The Town FilesJulesburg, Colorado
Town in Sedgwick County · population 1,307 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $149,400
- Household income
- $43,500
- Jan low / Jul high
- 16° / 88°
- Snow a year
- 22 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 26
- Median age
- 42.1
Julesburg is a town of 1,307 people in Sedgwick County, Colorado. The median home is worth $149,400, below the typical Colorado town ($471,100). It ranks better for retirees than 96% of Colorado towns, better for first-time buyers than 91% of Colorado towns, easier by car than 83% of Colorado towns.
- #2 in The 25 Best Quiet, Affordable Small Towns to Retire in Colorado
- #4 in The 16 Best Affordable Small Towns to Retire in Colorado With Mild Winters
- #12 in The 25 Best Small Towns to Retire in Colorado
- #17 in 25 Small Towns in Colorado With the Cheapest Homes
- #17 in The 25 Best Small Towns for Young Families in Colorado
How Julesburg 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 Julesburg is worth $149,400, below the typical Colorado town ($471,100). Homes cost about 3.4 times the median household income of $43,500, which is more affordable than 91% of Colorado towns. Median rent is $760 a month. 66.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Julesburg | Typical Colorado town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $149,400 | $471,100 |
| Median rent | $760 | $1,582 |
| Median household income | $43,500 | $86,246 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.4× | 5.1× |
| Homeownership | 66.0% | 72.7% |
| Median year built | 1958 | 1982 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 5.4% | — |
Who lives in Julesburg
| People | Julesburg | Typical Colorado town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.1 | 40.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 22.0% | 16.9% |
| Under 18 | 23.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 23.2% | 37.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 17.5% | 8.8% |
| Veterans | 7.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.2% | — |
| Work from home | 2.9% | 15.3% |
| Average commute | 12.9 min | 24.2 min |
| Homes with broadband | 87.8% | 92.9% |
Weather in Julesburg
July highs average 87.6°F and January lows 15.9°F. About 18.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 21.7 inches of snow (typical Colorado town: 47.4 in). Expect about 48 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 163 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
26 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Julesburg since 1950, compared with 11 for the typical Colorado town. The strongest, an EF1, struck on June 17, 2018 about 6.8 miles from the town center. The most recent was on July 8, 2020.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 110 times; the largest was 4.50 inches on July 9, 1987.
Severe weather in Sedgwick County since 1996
Sedgwick County has been included in 9 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, biological.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 28, 2020 | Biological | DR-4498: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3436: Covid-19 |
| July 16, 2015 | Flood | DR-4229: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| September 14, 2013 | Flood | DR-4145: Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| September 5, 2005 | Coastal Storm | EM-3224: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
Jobs and pay in Sedgwick County
Sedgwick County had 734 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $44,343 a year. Unemployment was 3.1% in 2023; in Julesburg itself the ACS puts it at 3.7%.
Public schools in Julesburg
2 public schools with 232 students, about 14.5 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Julesburg Elementary School | PK-6 | 124 | 13.8 |
| Julesburg High School | 7-12 | 108 | 15.4 |
Towns near Julesburg
- Chappell, NE13.1 mi · 844 people · home $94,000
- Holyoke, CO27.9 mi · 2,346 people · home $259,000
- Oshkosh, NE29.5 mi · 809 people · home $85,800
- Grant, NE29.7 mi · 1,197 people · home $154,600
- Ogallala, NE30.0 mi · 4,878 people · home $155,800
Julesburg questions
Is Julesburg, Colorado a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Julesburg scores better for retirees than 96% of Colorado towns and quieter than 76%. 22.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 42.1).
How much does a house cost in Julesburg?
The median owner-occupied home in Julesburg is valued at $149,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $43,500, so homes cost about 3.4 times income. Median rent is $760 a month.
What is the weather like in Julesburg?
July highs average 87.6°F and January lows 15.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 18.6 inches of precipitation a year and 21.7 inches of snow.
Does Julesburg get tornadoes?
26 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Julesburg since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF1 on June 17, 2018. 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)