Fort Lupton, CO

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 1/10
local_airport Airports 6/10
school Colleges 5/10
accessibility Hospitals 7/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Moderately Accessible. Access to the airport is reasonable, but it may require some planning or travel time.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
8,494 332.4M (US)
Median Age
34.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
72.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
12.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$64,850 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
84.3% 88% (US)
Average Commute
35 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
16.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$372,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$569 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$993 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
63.2% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Weld County
3
Greeley Metro Area
3
Colorado
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Weld County
4
Greeley Metro Area
4
Colorado
5

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 38% of residents leaning left and 56% leaning right.

Liberal (39%) (57%) Conservative

Climate

Cold semi-arid climate. Dry grassland climate with cold winters and moderate seasonal temperature swings. See monthly weather averages below.

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 7 27
Feb 1 7 29
Mar 1 11 35
Apr 2 8 42
May 2 1 51
Jun 2 0 61
Jul 2 0 67
Aug 2 0 65
Sep 1 1 57
Oct 1 4 45
Nov 1 9 35
Dec 1 9 27

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

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Schools

Twombly Elementary School
<1 miles, E · 1.4star
Fort Lupton Middle School
<1 miles, W · 1.4star
Fort Lupton High School
<1 miles, SW · 1.9star
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Colleges

Empire Beauty School-Thornton
14 miles, SW · 1star
DeVry University-Colorado
16 miles, SW · 1.9star
Front Range Community College
18 miles, SW · 1.9star
Altierus Career College-Thornton
18 miles, SW · 1.4star
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Hospitals

Platte Valley Medical Center
8 miles, S · 4.1star
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Airports

Denver International Airport
17 miles, S · 5star
Laramie Regional Airport
96 miles, N · 1star
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