What are the schools like in Severance, CO?

Severance is served primarily by Weld County Reorganized School District No. Re-4. The district operates 9 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 3 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 16.8:1.

What is the median household income in Severance?

The median household income in Severance, CO is $121,047 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.1%.

What is the weather like in Severance, CO?

Severance has an average high temperature of 44.1°F in January and 91.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 14.8 inches and annual snowfall averages 32.7 inches.

Severance, CO Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Severance, CO affordable or expensive?

Severance's cost of living index is 96, where 100 represents the national average. This means Severance is 4% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $452,200 and the median rent is N/A per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Severance, CO?

Severance has a violent crime rate of 116.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 508.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Severance, CO a Good Place to Live?

Severance is a small town of 8,526 in Colorado, with a median household income of $121,047 and a 2.1% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 96 (US average = 100), which is 4% below the national average.

Strengths: Severance stands out for an affordable cost of living, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B+), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include high home prices. Whether Severance is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Severance city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 96.0

Severance's overall cost of living index is 96.0, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Severance costs roughly 4% less than the average American city.

Metric	Severance, CO	National Avg
Median Home Value	$452,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	94.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$121,047	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Severance's violent crime rate is 116.7 per 100,000 residents — 69% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

116.7 /100k

Property Crime

508.5 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Severance is served primarily by Weld County Reorganized School District No. Re-4. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.8:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Severance, CO	National Avg
School District	Weld County Reorganized School District No. Re-4	—
Elementary Schools	9	—
Middle Schools	3	—
High Schools	3	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	16.8:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	43.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	98.6%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Severance sees average highs of 44.1°F in January and 91.7°F in July, with 14.8 inches of annual precipitation and 32.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Severance, CO
Average High — January	44.1°F
Average High — July	91.7°F
Annual Precipitation	14.8"
Annual Snowfall	32.7"

Demographics

Metric	Severance, CO	National Avg
Population	8,526	—
Median Age	33.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.1%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	25.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	83.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.5%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	12.0%	18.9%
Asian	1.2%	6.3%
Under 18	30.6%	22.2%
65 and over	8.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Windsor, CO 4 mi Timnath, CO 7 mi Eaton, CO 7 mi Greeley, CO 7 mi Ault, CO 8 mi

ZIP Codes in Severance

Severance, CO is covered by 1 ZIP code:

80546

Severance vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Severance, CO affordable or expensive?

Severance's cost of living index is 96, where 100 is the national average. That makes Severance roughly 4% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $452,200 and median rent is N/A/month.

What is the crime rate in Severance, CO?

Severance's violent crime rate is 116.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 508.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Severance?

Public schools in Severance are operated by Weld County Reorganized School District No. Re-4. The district has 9 elementary, 3 middle, and 3 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.8:1. 43.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Severance, CO a good place to live?

Severance, CO has a population of 8,526, a median household income of $121,047, and an unemployment rate of 2.1%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Severance?

Severance averages 44.1°F in January and 91.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 14.8 inches with about 32.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Severance?

Severance, CO is covered by 1 ZIP code: 80546.

What is the population of Severance?

The population of Severance, Colorado is 8,526 with a median age of 33.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Severance?

Key numbers for living in Severance: cost of living index 96 (100 = US average), median home $452,200, median household income $121,047, crime index 28 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Severance side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.