The Town FilesKersey, Colorado
Town in Weld County · population 1,495 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $354,600
- Household income
- $68,281
- Jan low / Jul high
- 18° / 92°
- Snow a year
- 35 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 40
- Median age
- 46.4
Kersey is a town of 1,495 people in Weld County, Colorado. The median home is worth $354,600, below the typical Colorado town ($471,100). It ranks easier by car than 99% of Colorado towns, quieter than 82% of Colorado towns.
How Kersey 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 Kersey is worth $354,600, below the typical Colorado town ($471,100). Homes cost about 5.2 times the median household income of $68,281, which is more affordable than 49% of Colorado towns. Median rent is $740 a month. 70.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Kersey | Typical Colorado town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $354,600 | $471,100 |
| Median rent | $740 | $1,582 |
| Median household income | $68,281 | $86,246 |
| Home value ÷ income | 5.2× | 5.1× |
| Homeownership | 70.8% | 72.7% |
| Median year built | 1979 | 1982 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Kersey
| People | Kersey | Typical Colorado town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46.4 | 40.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 21.0% | 16.9% |
| Under 18 | 23.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18.9% | 37.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 13.5% | 8.8% |
| Veterans | 3.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 14.3% | — |
| Work from home | 2.7% | 15.3% |
| Average commute | 29.8 min | 24.2 min |
| Homes with broadband | 77.3% | 92.9% |
Weather in Kersey
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
40 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Kersey since 1950, compared with 11 for the typical Colorado town. 4 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on May 15, 1952 about 4.6 miles from the town center. The most recent was on May 20, 2020.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 168 times; the largest was 4.50 inches on June 4, 1983.
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 Kersey itself the ACS puts it at 4.8%.
Public schools in Kersey
4 public schools with 1,177 students, about 14.7 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Platte Valley Elementary School | K-5 | 513 | 15.5 |
| Platte Valley High School | 9-12 | 306 | 11.8 |
| Platte Valley Middle School | 6-8 | 262 | 14.6 |
| Platte Valley Early Learning Center | PK-PK | 96 | 32.0 |
Towns near Kersey
- La Salle, CO7.5 mi · 2,359 people · home $384,600
- Evans, CO9.5 mi · 22,165 people · home $351,000
- Greeley, CO10.2 mi · 108,795 people · home $402,500
- Eaton, CO11.4 mi · 5,802 people · home $475,900
- Gilcrest, CO13.2 mi · 1,029 people · home $321,900
- Ault, CO15.8 mi · 1,887 people · home $359,100
- Milliken, CO15.9 mi · 8,386 people · home $406,700
- Keenesburg, CO16.6 mi · 1,250 people · home $432,900
Kersey questions
Is Kersey, Colorado a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Kersey scores better for retirees than 40% of Colorado towns and quieter than 82%. 21.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 46.4).
How much does a house cost in Kersey?
The median owner-occupied home in Kersey is valued at $354,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $68,281, so homes cost about 5.2 times income. Median rent is $740 a month.
What is the weather like in Kersey?
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 Kersey get tornadoes?
40 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Kersey since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on May 15, 1952. 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)