Greeley, CO
| U.S. News Ratings | |
| Population: | 94,222 |
| Crime: | Average |
| Cost of Living: | Average |
| Health Care: | Comprehensive |
| Housing Price: | Low |
| Income: | Average |
Climate
Mild winters and dry summers with low humidity are the norm for Greeley.
Geography
The foothills of the Rocky Mountains are 30 miles west of Greeley.
Cultural Attractions
For five days each August, audiences enjoy High Plains Chautauqua, a re-creation of turn-of-the-century traveling tent shows.
Recreation
Greeley's park system has over 30 parks, some of which feature tennis courts and fishing. The Poudre River Trail is a 19-mile trail popular with hikers and bicyclists.
Historical
Nathan C. Meeker founded Greeley in 1868. The city is named for Horace Greeley, the New York Tribune editor who popularized the phrase "Go West, young man, go West."
Economy
Food processing and canning are major industries in Greeley.
| Population [details] | 94,222 |
| Percentage of population under 50 | 76.8% |
| Children per square mile [details] | 635.72 |
| Percentage of population who are college educated | 29.90% |
| High/low January temperature [details] | 29.17 °F/4 °F |
| High/low July temperature [details] | 79 °F/44.89 °F |
| Annual precipitation [details] | 16.23 in. |
| Total crime risk [details] | 94 |
| Cost of living [details] | 97.7 |
| State sales tax | 2.90% |
| Closest city of 500,000+ (and distance) | Denver (45.29 miles) |
| Closest airport (and distance) | FORT COLLINS-LOVELAND MUNICIPAL (15.00 miles) |
| Recreational activities [details] | Boating/Sailing, Golf, Skiing/Snowshoeing, Swimming, Trails and wildlife, Travel |
| Cultural activities | Books and reading, Cultural and art events, Current affairs, Gourmet food, Movie theaters, Museums, Wineries |
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