The Town FilesSeverance, Colorado
Town in Weld County · population 7,683 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $528,500
- Household income
- $124,572
- Jan low / Jul high
- 15° / 88°
- Snow a year
- 41 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 42
- Median age
- 32.4
Severance is a town of 7,683 people in Weld County, Colorado. The median home is worth $528,500, above the typical Colorado town ($471,100). It ranks better for families than 99% of Colorado towns, more of a college town than 98% of Colorado towns, easier by car than 86% of Colorado towns.
How Severance 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 Severance is worth $528,500, above the typical Colorado town ($471,100). Homes cost about 4.2 times the median household income of $124,572, which is more affordable than 76% of Colorado towns. Median rent is $2,569 a month. 91.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Severance | Typical Colorado town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $528,500 | $471,100 |
| Median rent | $2,569 | $1,582 |
| Median household income | $124,572 | $86,246 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.2× | 5.1× |
| Homeownership | 91.6% | 72.7% |
| Median year built | 2014 | 1982 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Severance
| People | Severance | Typical Colorado town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 32.4 | 40.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 6.6% | 16.9% |
| Under 18 | 30.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 47.7% | 37.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 5.2% | 8.8% |
| Veterans | 9.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.9% | — |
| Work from home | 20.0% | 15.3% |
| Average commute | 27.1 min | 24.2 min |
| Homes with broadband | 96.4% | 92.9% |
Weather in Severance
July highs average 87.6°F and January lows 15.4°F. About 14.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 40.7 inches of snow (typical Colorado town: 47.4 in). Expect about 32 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 166 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
42 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Severance since 1950, compared with 11 for the typical Colorado town. 6 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on May 22, 2008 about 2.8 miles from the town center and killed 1. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 79 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on May 20, 2020.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 196 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on June 12, 2017.
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 Severance itself the ACS puts it at 2.3%.
Public schools in Severance
2 public schools with 1,563 students, about 18.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Severance High School | 9-12 | 880 | 19.6 |
| Range View Elementary | PK-5 | 683 | 16.3 |
Towns near Severance
- Windsor, CO3.3 mi · 32,716 people · home $604,000
- Timnath, CO5.7 mi · 6,487 people · home $730,100
- Greeley, CO8.0 mi · 108,795 people · home $402,500
- Eaton, CO8.0 mi · 5,802 people · home $475,900
- Fort Collins, CO11.0 mi · 169,810 people · home $577,900
- Loveland, CO12.2 mi · 76,378 people · home $479,000
- Evans, CO12.3 mi · 22,165 people · home $351,000
- Milliken, CO13.5 mi · 8,386 people · home $406,700
Severance questions
Is Severance, Colorado a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Severance scores better for retirees than 26% of Colorado towns and quieter than 37%. 6.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 32.4).
How much does a house cost in Severance?
The median owner-occupied home in Severance is valued at $528,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $124,572, so homes cost about 4.2 times income. Median rent is $2,569 a month.
What is the weather like in Severance?
July highs average 87.6°F and January lows 15.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 14.8 inches of precipitation a year and 40.7 inches of snow.
Does Severance get tornadoes?
42 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Severance since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on May 22, 2008. 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)