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Berthoud.
About
Life in Berthoud
Berthoud is a community of 11,684 people in Colorado. The median household income is $119,385, median rent runs about $1,795 per month, and median home values are around $533,500. Unemployment is low at 4.3%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Berthoud at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
39.3 yrs
Poverty Rate
4.6%
Foreign-Born
4.9%
Broadband Internet
96.8%
of households
Population Growth
+36.4%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics4.9% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Berthoud: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Berthoud, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (25.6%), and 5.0% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
21.7%
of residents
65 and Older
14.2%
of residents
Households with Kids
31.8%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
19.6%
of households
Married Couples
63.4%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.53
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent about average for CO
Rent, home values, and income in Berthoud
Rent and home values here are close to the CO average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
35.8%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
13.8%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
101.1
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$2,938
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
87.5%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
2011
median year built
Home Value Trend
Latest: $605,882 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for CO
Unemployment in Berthoud
Unemployment in Larimer County, which includes Berthoud, is close to the CO average.
Unemployment rate
Berthoud: Larimer County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Larimer County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Berthoud is about 3% of Larimer County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Berthoud Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute31.5 min avg
How Berthoud residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Berthoud, most residents drive alone to work (71%), and 52% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 38 mi
Denver International Airport (DEN)
Major hub40.0M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 10% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the Weld County Sheriff's Office, which covers Berthoud, runs 10% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
295.8
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
948.3
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by Weld County Sheriff's Office (county-wide rate)
Natural DisastersWinter Weather most common — 27 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
90.1 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Larimer County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Larimer County, which includes Berthoud, the most common type is winter weather, with 27 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 27 | Winter Weather | Not estimated |
| 2024 | 39 | Winter Weather | None reported |
| 2023 | 45 | Winter Weather | $370,000 |
| 2022 | 50 | Winter Weather | $322,000 |
| 2021 | 36 | Flash Flood | $635,000 |
| 2020 | 36 | High Wind | None reported |
| 2019 | 32 | Winter Weather | None reported |
| 2018 | 35 | Winter Weather | None reported |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
2 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Larimer County, county-wide
Berthoud is about 3% of Larimer County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality50 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Larimer County, which includes Berthoud, is typically good — 185 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
50
Good Days
185
per year
Moderate Days
169
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Larimer County, county-wide
Berthoud is about 3% of Larimer County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate86°F summers, 14°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Berthoud has warm summers (avg high 86°F) and very cold winters (avg low 14°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
63°/31°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
86°/52°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
66°/33°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
45°/14°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
16.4"
Annual Snowfall
47.4"
Hot Days/Year
38
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
174
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
81
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 44°F | 13°F | 0.52" |
| Feb | 46°F | 15°F | 0.62" |
| Mar | 56°F | 23°F | 1.28" |
| Apr | 62°F | 31°F | 2.18" |
| May | 71°F | 40°F | 2.68" |
| Jun | 83°F | 49°F | 1.63" |
| Jul | 89°F | 55°F | 1.47" |
| Aug | 87°F | 53°F | 1.29" |
| Sep | 79°F | 44°F | 1.36" |
| Oct | 65°F | 32°F | 1.18" |
| Nov | 53°F | 21°F | 0.81" |
| Dec | 44°F | 13°F | 0.58" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Berthoud
Uninsured
4.8%
of residents
No hospitals inside Berthoud's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Banner North Co Medical Center - Loveland Campus
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 7.3 mi away · Loveland
Medical Center of the Rockies
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 7.9 mi away · Loveland
Longmont United Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 9.8 mi away · Longmont
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education18.2:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Berthoud
Berthoud's student/teacher ratio is 18.2:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 48.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
5
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
48.1%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
18.2:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Parks & Recreationclosest: Rocky Mountain National Park, 35 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Berthoud
Berthoud has 2 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Rocky Mountain National Park (35 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Rocky Mountain National Park
National Park
35 mi awayFlorissant Fossil Beds National Monument
National Monument
97 mi awayPublic Libraries in Berthoud
Berthoud Community Library District
236 Welch Avenue, Berthoud
Cities Near Berthoud
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Berthoud FAQ
Is Berthoud, Colorado affordable?⌄
Berthoud's median rent is $1,795/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $119,385/year. Median home value is $533,500.
Is Berthoud, Colorado safe?⌄
Berthoud is policed by the Weld County Sheriff's Office, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 296 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is below the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 948 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Berthoud, Colorado?⌄
Larimer County, which includes Berthoud, has an unemployment rate of 3.9%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Berthoud, Colorado?⌄
The cost of living in Berthoud is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,795/month and median household income is $119,385/year. The median home value is $533,500. About 36% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Berthoud, Colorado?⌄
The average commute in Berthoud is 32 minutes, which is longer than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from