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.
| Air quality [details] | 97 |
| Percentage of days where air quality is good [details] | 79.0% |
| Number of doctors associated with the county [details] | 400 |
| Hospitals in the location itself / within 15 miles / within 30 miles | 1 / 10 / 13 |
| America's Best Hospitals in the location itself / within 30 miles / within 50 miles | 0 / 0 / 3 |
Closest hospitals
| Name | City/State | Ranked in America's Best Hospitals |
|---|---|---|
| North Colorado Medical Center | Greeley , CO | No |
| Medical Center of the Rockies | Loveland , CO | No |
| Poudre Valley Hospital | Fort Collins , CO | No |
| Longmont United Hospital | Longmont , CO | No |
| Boulder Community Hospital | Boulder , CO | No |
| North Suburban Medical Center | Thornton , CO | No |
| St. Anthony North Hospital | Westminster , CO | No |
| University of Colorado Hospital | Aurora , CO | Yes |
| Children's Hospital | Aurora , CO | Yes |
| HealthOne Rose Medical Center | Denver , CO | No |
| Exempla Lutheran Medical Center | Wheat Ridge , CO | No |
| National Jewish Health | Denver , CO | Yes |
| Presbyterian-St. Luke's Medical Center | Denver , CO | No |
| Exempla St. Joseph Hospital | Denver , CO | No |
| Denver Health Medical Center | Denver , CO | No |
| St. Anthony Hospital Central | Denver , CO | No |
| Medical Center of Aurora | Aurora , CO | No |
Closest nursing homes ranked by U.S. News
| Name | City/State | Overall Rating | Medicare/Medicaid Participation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairacres Manor, Inc. | Greeley, CO | 3 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Good Samaritan Society -Bonell Community | Greeley, CO | 3 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| North Colorado Medical Center T C U | Greeley, CO | 4 out of 5 stars | Medicare |
| Centennial Health Care Center | Greeley, CO | 1 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Kenton Manor | Greeley, CO | 3 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Life Care Center Of Greeley | Greeley, CO | 2 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Windsor Health Care Center | Windsor, CO | 1 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Good Samaritan Society - Fort Collins Village | Fort Collins, CO | 4 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Lemay Avenue Health And Rehabilitation Facility | Fort Collins, CO | 5 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Spring Creek Health Care Center | Fort Collins, CO | 1 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Mckee Medical Center Nursing Home-Tcu | Loveland, CO | 5 out of 5 stars | Medicare |
| North Shore Health And Rehab Facility | Loveland, CO | 4 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Good Samaritan Society -Loveland Village | Loveland, CO | 4 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Sierra Vista Health Care Center | Loveland, CO | 3 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Fort Collins Health Care Center | Fort Collins, CO | 2 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Golden Peaks Care And Rehabilitation Center | Fort Collins, CO | 2 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Rehabilitation And Nursing Center Of The Rockies | Fort Collins, CO | 3 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Berthoud Living Center | Berthoud, CO | 1 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Centre Avenue Health And Rehabilitation Facility | Fort Collins, CO | 4 out of 5 stars | Medicare |
| Columbine West Health & Rehab Facility | Fort Collins, CO | 4 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Applewood Living Center | Longmont, CO | 1 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Life Care Center Of Longmont | Longmont, CO | 4 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Longmont United Hospital T C U | Longmont, CO | 5 out of 5 stars | Medicare |
| Peaks Care Center The | Longmont, CO | 3 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Brighton Care Center | Brighton, CO | 2 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
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