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Greeley
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| General Information |
Welcome to Greeley! Greeley and Weld County are among the fastest growing areas
in the nation and continually rank high on the list of best places to live. While
the area has enjoyed growth over recent years, the city´s core values are unchanged.
You are as likely to see a business suit as a cowboy hat in this western town.
Residents
here enjoy easy access to arts and entertainment as well as outdoor recreation.
The city´s main events include: The Greeley Independence Stampede, the largest 4th
of July rodeo/festival in the nation; the Greeley Fiesta, celebrating the diversity
of our people; and the Greeley Philharmonic, the oldest orchestra west of the Mississippi.
There is something for everyone in Greeley!
Community Website: http://www.ci.greeley.co.us
County: Weld
Elevation: 4650.0 ft
Square Miles (land): 29.9
Population: 76,930
Male Population (%): 49.0
Female Population (%): 51.0
Estimate 2003 Population: 83,414
Average Age: 33.0 |
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| Awards & Honors |
Greeley/Weld County #1 for Income Growth in 2008 Forbes Report
Greeley listed as Best Performing City - Milken Institue Index
The recently-released Milken Institute Best Performing Cities Index, a measurement of where jobs are being created in America, shows that Greeley, Colorado ranks in the top 10 percent of the best performing small U.S. cities in both job and salary growth. The study, conducted by the nonprofit independent economic think tank, lists the best performing 179 small cities in the country during 2005, and measures one-year and five-year job creation track records.
- Greeley ranks #31 among the 179 cities in overall best performance in 2005 .
- It scores an impressive #16 in job growth during the 5-year period from 1999-2004.
- The city improved its one-year job growth performance to # 13 in 2004-2005, up from #28 in 2003-2004.
- Greeley ´s 5-year salary growth performance ranks #17.
The complete study can be viewed here. Contact: Larry Burkhardt, President/CEO Upstate Colorado Economic Development (970) 356-4565
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| Greeley Fast Facts |
- Horace Greeley came to Greeley once.
- Nathan C. Meeker - The C stands for Cook
- Rosedale was once named "Boozeville".
- 59 stockholders started Union Colony.
- Lucerne was named after Alfalfa.
- There was a cheese factory in Peckham - started in 1898.
- Weld County was established in 1861.
- Greeley was "dry" until 1969.
- Dearfield was started in 1910 by Oliver T Jackson - it was a farming community and the only Black colony in the state.
- Eaton was founded by Benjamin Eaton - he was elected the fourth governor of Colorado.
- Weld County is one of the largest counties in the state (3,999 square miles) compared to Rhode Island (1214 square miles), Connecticut (5,009) square miles.
- The two stone pillars stand side-by-side at the edge of U.S. 34 (across from Promontory) are the only markers remaining to locate the old POW camp.
- Rattlesnake Kate killed 140 rattlesnakes of which she had a dress, shoes, necklace, and headband made. The dress is on display at Centennial Village.
- Northeastern Colorado was the inspiration for James Michener's novel Centennial.
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| Location, Location, Location |
 Relatively Speaking
| City |
Miles |
Minutes |
| Loveland |
20.55 |
29 |
| Fort Collins |
29 |
35 |
| Estes Park |
49.40 |
73 |
| Windsor |
13.98 |
22 |
| Boulder |
54 |
62 |
| Metro Denver |
62.82 |
68 |
| Cheyenne, WY |
69.68 |
69 |
| Wellington |
36.94 |
40 |
| Denver Int'l Airport |
57.78 |
80 |
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| Employment |
Local Median Income (Based on 2000 U.S. Census Bureau Data): $36,414
National Median Income (Based on 2000 U.S. Census Bureau Data): $41,994
Major Employers: Swift & Company
State Farm Insurance Companies
North Colorado Medical Center
Weld School District 6
State of Colorado
University of Northern Colorado
Eastman Kodak Company
Weld County
City of Greeley
StarTek, Inc.
Aims Community College |
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| Education |
K-12: Weld County District 6
Higher Education: University of Northern Colorado (Enrollment: 22,782)
Community College: Aims Community College |
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| Weather |
Greeley, CO Weather Facts
- On average, the warmest month is July.
- The highest recorded temperature was 109°F in 2003.
- On average, the coolest month is January.
- The lowest recorded temperature was -25°F in 1984.
- The maximum average precipitation occurs in May.
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| Driver's License & Registration |
Driver's License
800 8th Ave. #111, Greeley
(970) 352-5845
New resident have 30 days to obtain a Colorado license. No written state test is required. You must surrender existing licenses and pay $15.
Motor Vehicle Registration
1402 N. 17th Ave., Greeley
(970) 353-3840 ext. 3110
Complete registration is required within 30 days of residency. Emission tests required for all vehicles except motorcycles.
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| Utilities |
TELEPHONE
- Qwest Communications
(800) 244-1111 ELECTRIC
- Xcel Energy of Colorado
(800) 895-4999
- United Power Inc.
(303) 659-0551
- Poudre Valley REA
(800) 432-1012 GAS
- Atmos Energy
(888) 442-1313 WATER
- City of Greeley changes water and sewer information automatically with any title change.
TRASH REMOVAL
Residents make their own arrangements for trash service. There is a fee for dumping at the North Weld Sanitary Landfill, 40000 WCR 25. Please call (970) 686-2800 for details. Below are a few of the companies:
Greeley Trash Removal Llc
PO Box 673
Greeley, CO 80632
(970) 356-1917
Bunting Trash Svc Inc
22196 County Road 52
Greeley, CO 80631
(970) 339-3023
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Sources: http://www.epodunk.com; http://www.forecast.weatherreports.com; IRES; http://www.ci.greeley.co.us/
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