ZIP 80638 — Greeley

Crime rates in Greeley are generally higher than the national average, with property crime being the most prevalent concern. Local law enforcement continues to focus on community-based policing to address these regional trends.

Schools in the Greeley area are primarily served by Greeley-Evans School District 6, which offers a diverse range of academic and vocational programs. Performance ratings vary significantly across individual campuses.

The area faces moderate risks from severe wind events and occasional hail, typical of the Colorado Front Range. Flood risks are localized primarily to areas near the Poudre River and other drainage basins.

Greeley serves as a regional hub for agriculture, energy, and education, with significant ongoing investment in downtown revitalization and infrastructure. Major employers include JBS USA and the University of Northern Colorado.

Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Colorado) — Statutory Agricultural Land Reclassification and Improvement Valuation: Under C.R.S. § 39-1-102(1.6)(a)(I), up to two acres of land directly underlying a residential improvement on agricultural parcels are segregated and assessed at residential rates (6.80% / 7. State (Colorado) — Senior and Disabled Veteran Property Tax Homestead Exemption: Exempts 50% of the first $200,000 of actual market value of the qualifying primary residential parcel from property taxation (a maximum actual value deduction of $100,000). State (Colorado) — Colorado Split Residential Property Tax Assessment Rate Structure: Imposes annual ad valorem property taxes determined using a bifurcated assessment rate system. Assessed Value = Actual (Market) Value × Assessment Rate. Beginning for tax years 2025/2026, residential property is assessed at 6.

Commuters primarily rely on US-85 and US-34 for travel toward employment centers in Loveland, Fort Collins, and the Denver metro area. Public transit options are limited, making personal vehicle ownership the standard for most residents.

Residents have access to numerous parks, including Glenmere Park and Bittersweet Park, as well as extensive trail systems along the Poudre River. Shopping and dining are concentrated in the downtown district and along the 10th Street corridor.

The rental market remains competitive with steady demand driven by the university population and regional workforce. Vacancy rates are generally low, and rent growth has stabilized following recent inflationary periods.

The economy is anchored by the food processing, energy, and education sectors. JBS USA and the University of Northern Colorado are the primary drivers of local employment.

The city is served by a network of arterial roads with limited public transit connectivity. Regional access is provided by US-85 and US-34.

Development is focused on infill projects and expanding residential capacity in the western and northern portions of the city.

The Weld County Assessor's office conducts biennial reappraisals to determine property values for tax purposes.

Parcels are subject to various special districts, including school districts, fire protection districts, and water/sanitation districts.

Property insurance premiums have seen upward pressure due to regional hail and wind risk profiles.