The Town FilesStrasburg, Colorado
Community in Adams County · population 3,307 (2020 Census) · spans 2 counties
- Median home
- $496,100
- Household income
- $117,845
- Jan low / Jul high
- 14° / 90°
- Snow a year
- 43 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 75
- Median age
- 37.1
Strasburg is a community of 3,307 people in Adams County, Colorado. The median home is worth $496,100, above the typical Colorado town ($471,100). It ranks easier by car than 98% of Colorado towns, better for families than 88% of Colorado towns, quieter than 72% of Colorado towns.
How Strasburg 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 Strasburg is worth $496,100, above the typical Colorado town ($471,100). Homes cost about 4.2 times the median household income of $117,845, which is more affordable than 76% of Colorado towns. Median rent is $1,362 a month. 87.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Strasburg | Typical Colorado town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $496,100 | $471,100 |
| Median rent | $1,362 | $1,582 |
| Median household income | $117,845 | $86,246 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.2× | 5.1× |
| Homeownership | 87.9% | 72.7% |
| Median year built | 2001 | 1982 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Strasburg
| People | Strasburg | Typical Colorado town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.1 | 40.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 16.7% | 16.9% |
| Under 18 | 28.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18.1% | 37.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 13.6% | 8.8% |
| Veterans | 11.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 8.3% | — |
| Work from home | 18.8% | 15.3% |
| Average commute | 27.3 min | 24.2 min |
| Homes with broadband | 92.8% | 92.9% |
Weather in Strasburg
July highs average 89.5°F and January lows 14.2°F. About 16.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 42.7 inches of snow (typical Colorado town: 47.4 in). Expect about 48 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 176 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
75 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Strasburg since 1950, compared with 11 for the typical Colorado town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on May 18, 2025 about 6.4 miles from the town center. The most recent was on May 18, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 141 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on May 10, 2023.
Severe weather in Adams County since 1996
Adams County has been included in 12 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 |
| July 16, 2015 | Flood | DR-4229: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| September 14, 2013 | Flood | DR-4145: Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| September 12, 2013 | Flood | EM-3365: Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
Jobs and pay in Adams County
Adams County had 249,299 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $73,817 a year. Unemployment was 3.4% in 2023; in Strasburg itself the ACS puts it at 9.1%.
Public schools in Strasburg
4 public schools with 1,187 students, about 17.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strasburg Elementary School | PK-5 | 558 | 16.9 |
| Strasburg High School | 9-12 | 369 | 19.4 |
| Hemphill Middle School | 6-8 | 249 | 14.6 |
| Prairie Creek High School | 9-12 | 11 | 11.0 |
Towns near Strasburg
- Bennett, CO6.1 mi · 2,862 people · home $444,000
- Aurora, CO21.4 mi · 386,261 people · home $469,100
- Commerce City, CO27.7 mi · 62,418 people · home $499,700
- Ponderosa Park, CO27.9 mi · 3,334 people · home $704,000
- Parker, CO28.5 mi · 58,512 people · home $646,300
- Stonegate, CO28.7 mi · 9,072 people · home $641,600
- Dove Valley, CO29.2 mi · 5,640 people · home $455,600
- Lochbuie, CO29.4 mi · 8,088 people · home $423,000
Strasburg questions
Is Strasburg, Colorado a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Strasburg scores better for retirees than 22% of Colorado towns and quieter than 72%. 16.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 37.1).
How much does a house cost in Strasburg?
The median owner-occupied home in Strasburg is valued at $496,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $117,845, so homes cost about 4.2 times income. Median rent is $1,362 a month.
What is the weather like in Strasburg?
July highs average 89.5°F and January lows 14.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 16.3 inches of precipitation a year and 42.7 inches of snow.
Does Strasburg get tornadoes?
75 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Strasburg since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on May 18, 2025. 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)