Loveland, CO

U.S. News Ratings
Population 61,048
Crime Rate Low
Cost of Living High
Health Care Varied
Median Home Price Average
Median Income High

Climate

The city has over 300 days of sunshine a year.

Geography

Loveland is located in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, in the valley at the beginning of the Big Thompson Canyon.

Cultural Attractions

Loveland was the first Colorado city to adopt an art in public places ordinance. There are currently more than 200 works on display, with an emphasis on bronze sculpture, owing to the number of bronze foundries in the town.

Recreation

The area boasts many lakes and rivers, 27 public parks, and nearby Rocky Mountain National Park.

Fun Fact

The city's Chamber of Commerce created the Valentine remailing program over 60 years ago. The city receives more than 200,000 valentines from around the world and remails them with a special verse and hand-stamped postmark.

Demographics

Demographic Detail

Population:
61,048
Population under 55:
71.4%
Population over 55:
28.6%

City Detail

Crime rate:
Low
Closest large city:
Denver

Marital Status 2010

Weather

Weather Detail

Air quality:
Average
Temperature:
80°F July High, 4°F January Low

Jobs & Economy

Housing

Median income:
$47,028
Median home price:
$182,500
Average property tax:
$574

Income & Jobs

Unemployment rate 2010:
7.1%
Low
Cost of living:
High

Employment Projections

Education

K–12

Elementary schools:
17
Middle schools:
8
High schools:
5

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Higher Education

Best Colleges at the location:
0
Best Colleges within 30 miles:
2
Best Colleges within 50 miles:
13

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Health Care & Retirement

Hospitals

Hospitals/Best Hospitals at the location:
2/0
Hospitals/Best Hospitals within 30 miles:
10/0
Hospitals/Best Hospitals within 50 miles:
31/3

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Retirement Facilities

Community care facilities for the elderly:
450

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