The Town FilesBerthoud, Colorado
Town in Larimer County · population 10,332 (2020 Census) · spans 2 counties
- Median home
- $533,500
- Household income
- $119,385
- Jan low / Jul high
- 14° / 91°
- Snow a year
- 44 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 31
- Median age
- 39.3
Berthoud is a town of 10,332 people in Larimer County, Colorado. The median home is worth $533,500, above the typical Colorado town ($471,100). It ranks better for families than 89% of Colorado towns, easier by car than 86% of Colorado towns, better for first-time buyers than 85% of Colorado towns.
How Berthoud ranks
Percentile among Colorado towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Colorado towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Berthoud is worth $533,500, above the typical Colorado town ($471,100). Homes cost about 4.5 times the median household income of $119,385, which is more affordable than 68% of Colorado towns. Median rent is $1,795 a month. 87.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | Berthoud | Typical Colorado town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $533,500 | $471,100 |
| Median rent | $1,795 | $1,582 |
| Median household income | $119,385 | $86,246 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.5× | 5.1× |
| Homeownership | 87.5% | 72.7% |
| Median year built | 2011 | 1982 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.3% | — |
Who lives in Berthoud
| People | Berthoud | Typical Colorado town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.3 | 40.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 14.2% | 16.9% |
| Under 18 | 21.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 48.1% | 37.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 4.6% | 8.8% |
| Veterans | 5.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 4.9% | — |
| Work from home | 21.1% | 15.3% |
| Average commute | 31.5 min | 24.2 min |
| Homes with broadband | 96.8% | 92.9% |
Weather in Berthoud
July highs average 90.8°F and January lows 14.4°F. About 15.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 44.3 inches of snow (typical Colorado town: 47.4 in). Expect about 49 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 178 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
31 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Berthoud since 1950, compared with 11 for the typical Colorado town. 4 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on June 4, 2015 about 6.5 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 79 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on June 7, 2021.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 118 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on August 10, 2004.
Severe weather in Larimer County since 1996
Larimer County has been included in 30 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| July 31, 2024 | Fire | FM-5524: Alexander Mountain Fire |
| July 31, 2024 | Fire | FM-5525: Stone Mountain Fire |
| January 15, 2021 | Fire | DR-4581: Wildfires |
| September 6, 2020 | Fire | FM-5349: Cameron Peak Fire |
| March 28, 2020 | Biological | DR-4498: Covid-19 Pandemic |
Jobs and pay in Larimer County
Larimer County had 175,265 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $69,912 a year. Unemployment was 2.8% in 2023; in Berthoud itself the ACS puts it at 1.5%.
Public schools in Berthoud
5 public schools with 2,097 students, about 18.2 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berthoud High School | 9-12 | 698 | 19.9 |
| Berthoud Elementary School | PK-5 | 506 | 18.1 |
| Turner Middle School | 6-8 | 448 | 16.0 |
| Ivy Stockwell Elementary School | K-5 | 423 | 18.4 |
| Berthoud Early Childhood | PK-PK | 22 | 22.0 |
Towns near Berthoud
- Johnstown, CO3.3 mi · 17,303 people · home $540,300
- Mead, CO4.2 mi · 4,781 people · home $585,100
- Milliken, CO5.9 mi · 8,386 people · home $406,700
- Platteville, CO8.2 mi · 2,955 people · home $416,700
- Firestone, CO9.0 mi · 16,381 people · home $560,100
- Loveland, CO10.5 mi · 76,378 people · home $479,000
- Longmont, CO10.7 mi · 98,885 people · home $572,800
- Evans, CO12.3 mi · 22,165 people · home $351,000
Berthoud questions
Is Berthoud, Colorado a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Berthoud scores better for retirees than 39% of Colorado towns and quieter than 51%. 14.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 39.3).
How much does a house cost in Berthoud?
The median owner-occupied home in Berthoud is valued at $533,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $119,385, so homes cost about 4.5 times income. Median rent is $1,795 a month.
What is the weather like in Berthoud?
July highs average 90.8°F and January lows 14.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 15.2 inches of precipitation a year and 44.3 inches of snow.
Does Berthoud get tornadoes?
31 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Berthoud since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on June 4, 2015. The typical Colorado town has had 11.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)