The Town FilesFort Lupton, Colorado
City in Weld County · population 7,955 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $416,000
- Household income
- $80,889
- Jan low / Jul high
- 16° / 90°
- Snow a year
- 47 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 65
- Median age
- 32.9
Fort Lupton is a city of 7,955 people in Weld County, Colorado. The median home is worth $416,000, below the typical Colorado town ($471,100). It ranks easier by car than 90% of Colorado towns, more walkable than 82% of Colorado towns, more vibrant than 73% of Colorado towns.
How Fort Lupton 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 Fort Lupton is worth $416,000, below the typical Colorado town ($471,100). Homes cost about 5.1 times the median household income of $80,889, which is more affordable than 50% of Colorado towns. Median rent is $1,251 a month. 67.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Fort Lupton | Typical Colorado town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $416,000 | $471,100 |
| Median rent | $1,251 | $1,582 |
| Median household income | $80,889 | $86,246 |
| Home value ÷ income | 5.1× | 5.1× |
| Homeownership | 67.0% | 72.7% |
| Median year built | 1980 | 1982 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.4% | — |
Who lives in Fort Lupton
| People | Fort Lupton | Typical Colorado town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 32.9 | 40.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 11.3% | 16.9% |
| Under 18 | 25.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 12.3% | 37.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 17.6% | 8.8% |
| Veterans | 3.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 16.2% | — |
| Work from home | 7.1% | 15.3% |
| Average commute | 33.1 min | 24.2 min |
| Homes with broadband | 85.4% | 92.9% |
Weather in Fort Lupton
July highs average 90.0°F and January lows 16.1°F. About 14.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 47.4 inches of snow (typical Colorado town: 47.4 in). Expect about 49 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 163 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
65 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Fort Lupton since 1950, compared with 11 for the typical Colorado town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on June 7, 2021 about 6.6 miles from the town center. The most recent was on June 13, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 129 times; the largest was 4.00 inches on May 18, 1958.
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 Fort Lupton itself the ACS puts it at 8.4%.
Public schools in Fort Lupton
5 public schools with 2,196 students, about 18.9 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Lupton High School | 9-12 | 757 | 21.0 |
| Fort Lupton Middle School | 6-8 | 448 | 17.2 |
| Twombly Elementary School | PK-5 | 445 | 15.3 |
| Leo William Butler Elementary School | PK-5 | 371 | 15.5 |
| Little Trappers Preschool | PK-PK | 175 | 175.0 |
Towns near Fort Lupton
- Lochbuie, CO6.6 mi · 8,088 people · home $423,000
- Dacono, CO7.7 mi · 6,297 people · home $482,800
- Todd Creek, CO8.0 mi · 5,028 people · home $897,200
- Brighton, CO8.2 mi · 40,083 people · home $499,500
- Firestone, CO9.2 mi · 16,381 people · home $560,100
- Frederick, CO9.2 mi · 14,513 people · home $568,300
- Platteville, CO9.8 mi · 2,955 people · home $416,700
- Erie, CO12.8 mi · 30,038 people · home $736,500
Fort Lupton questions
Is Fort Lupton, Colorado a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Fort Lupton scores better for retirees than 14% of Colorado towns and quieter than 35%. 11.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 32.9).
How much does a house cost in Fort Lupton?
The median owner-occupied home in Fort Lupton is valued at $416,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $80,889, so homes cost about 5.1 times income. Median rent is $1,251 a month.
What is the weather like in Fort Lupton?
July highs average 90.0°F and January lows 16.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 14.1 inches of precipitation a year and 47.4 inches of snow.
Does Fort Lupton get tornadoes?
65 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Fort Lupton since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on June 7, 2021. 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)