The Town FilesLochbuie, Colorado
Town in Weld County · population 8,088 (2020 Census) · spans 2 counties
- Median home
- $423,000
- Household income
- $97,009
- Jan low / Jul high
- 16° / 90°
- Snow a year
- 35 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 69
- Median age
- 34.9
Lochbuie is a town of 8,088 people in Weld County, Colorado. The median home is worth $423,000, below the typical Colorado town ($471,100). It ranks easier by car than 96% of Colorado towns, better for families than 71% of Colorado towns.
How Lochbuie 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 Lochbuie is worth $423,000, below the typical Colorado town ($471,100). Homes cost about 4.4 times the median household income of $97,009, which is more affordable than 71% of Colorado towns. Median rent is $2,429 a month. 92.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Lochbuie | Typical Colorado town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $423,000 | $471,100 |
| Median rent | $2,429 | $1,582 |
| Median household income | $97,009 | $86,246 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.4× | 5.1× |
| Homeownership | 92.9% | 72.7% |
| Median year built | 2005 | 1982 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Lochbuie
| People | Lochbuie | Typical Colorado town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34.9 | 40.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 9.6% | 16.9% |
| Under 18 | 28.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20.0% | 37.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.7% | 8.8% |
| Veterans | 6.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 10.3% | — |
| Work from home | 12.2% | 15.3% |
| Average commute | 34.1 min | 24.2 min |
| Homes with broadband | 94.1% | 92.9% |
Weather in Lochbuie
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 34.5 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
69 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Lochbuie since 1950, compared with 11 for the typical Colorado town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on July 2, 1987 about 8.9 miles from the town center. The most recent was on July 14, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 113 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 Lochbuie itself the ACS puts it at 2.3%.
Public schools in Lochbuie
2 public schools with 581 students, about 12.9 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meadow Ridge Elementary School | PK-2 | 350 | 13.0 |
| Lochbuie Elementary School | 3-5 | 231 | 12.8 |
Towns near Lochbuie
- Brighton, CO4.7 mi · 40,083 people · home $499,500
- Fort Lupton, CO6.6 mi · 7,955 people · home $416,000
- Todd Creek, CO7.8 mi · 5,028 people · home $897,200
- Commerce City, CO9.5 mi · 62,418 people · home $499,700
- Dacono, CO12.2 mi · 6,297 people · home $482,800
- Thornton, CO12.9 mi · 141,867 people · home $517,500
- Frederick, CO14.7 mi · 14,513 people · home $568,300
- Northglenn, CO15.1 mi · 38,131 people · home $462,100
Lochbuie questions
Is Lochbuie, Colorado a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Lochbuie scores better for retirees than 3% of Colorado towns and quieter than 53%. 9.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 34.9).
How much does a house cost in Lochbuie?
The median owner-occupied home in Lochbuie is valued at $423,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $97,009, so homes cost about 4.4 times income. Median rent is $2,429 a month.
What is the weather like in Lochbuie?
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 34.5 inches of snow.
Does Lochbuie get tornadoes?
69 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Lochbuie since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on July 2, 1987. 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)