The Town FilesGilcrest, Colorado
Town in Weld County · population 1,029 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $321,900
- Jan low / Jul high
- 18° / 92°
- Snow a year
- 35 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 34
- Median age
- 35.3
Gilcrest is a town of 1,029 people in Weld County, Colorado. The median home is worth $321,900, below the typical Colorado town ($471,100). It ranks easier by car than 97% of Colorado towns.
How Gilcrest 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 Gilcrest is worth $321,900, below the typical Colorado town ($471,100). Median rent is $1,682 a month. 88.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Gilcrest | Typical Colorado town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $321,900 | $471,100 |
| Median rent | $1,682 | $1,582 |
| Median household income | — | $86,246 |
| Home value ÷ income | —× | 5.1× |
| Homeownership | 88.9% | 72.7% |
| Median year built | 1974 | 1982 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Gilcrest
| People | Gilcrest | Typical Colorado town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.3 | 40.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 13.0% | 16.9% |
| Under 18 | 28.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 5.6% | 37.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 18.4% | 8.8% |
| Veterans | 8.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 27.0% | — |
| Work from home | 1.4% | 15.3% |
| Average commute | 42.5 min | 24.2 min |
| Homes with broadband | 86.1% | 92.9% |
Weather in Gilcrest
July highs average 91.7°F and January lows 17.5°F. About 14.7 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 34.9 inches of snow (typical Colorado town: 47.4 in). Expect about 58 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 153 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
34 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Gilcrest since 1950, compared with 11 for the typical Colorado town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on May 22, 2008 about 0.2 miles from the town center and killed 1. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 79 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on June 20, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 125 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on June 17, 2025.
Severe weather in Weld County since 1996
Weld County has been included in 16 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 28, 2020 | Biological | DR-4498: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3436: Covid-19 |
| September 14, 2013 | Flood | DR-4145: Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| September 12, 2013 | Flood | EM-3365: Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| May 26, 2008 | Severe Storm | DR-1762: Severe Storms And Tornadoes |
Jobs and pay in Weld County
Weld County had 118,827 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $66,380 a year. Unemployment was 3.3% in 2023; in Gilcrest itself the ACS puts it at 4%.
Public schools in Gilcrest
3 public schools with 935 students, about 11.5 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valley High School | 9-12 | 497 | 12.4 |
| North Valley Middle School | 6-8 | 231 | 11.0 |
| Gilcrest Elementary School | PK-5 | 207 | 10.4 |
Towns near Gilcrest
- Milliken, CO4.4 mi · 8,386 people · home $406,700
- Evans, CO4.9 mi · 22,165 people · home $351,000
- Platteville, CO5.0 mi · 2,955 people · home $416,700
- La Salle, CO6.0 mi · 2,359 people · home $384,600
- Johnstown, CO7.0 mi · 17,303 people · home $540,300
- Greeley, CO9.0 mi · 108,795 people · home $402,500
- Berthoud, CO9.7 mi · 10,332 people · home $533,500
- Mead, CO11.6 mi · 4,781 people · home $585,100
Gilcrest questions
Is Gilcrest, Colorado a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Gilcrest scores better for retirees than 6% of Colorado towns and quieter than 47%. 13.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 35.3).
How much does a house cost in Gilcrest?
The median owner-occupied home in Gilcrest is valued at $321,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of —. Median rent is $1,682 a month.
What is the weather like in Gilcrest?
July highs average 91.7°F and January lows 17.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 14.7 inches of precipitation a year and 34.9 inches of snow.
Does Gilcrest get tornadoes?
34 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Gilcrest since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on May 22, 2008. 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)