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Berthoud’s story
Berthoud in pictures
6 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives, and 2 places on the National Register.
BerthoudCO
A town of 12,411. A typical home worth about $607K.
1 bordering townMap →
Photo: Jeffrey Beall · CC BY-SA 3.0
Population
12,411
+102.4% since 2010
Typical home
$607K
−0.9% in a year
Household income
$119K
median
Median age
39.3
years
Jobs based here
2,742
A commuter town
What makes Berthoud stand out
The 3 things Berthoud does most differently from other towns.
A growing town
Berthoud has grown 102.4% since 2010
5,105 people in 2010; 12,411 today.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 · ACS
Berthoud’s report card
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Weather
Forecast →57°
Cloudy
H 66° · L 50°
Local news
All →- Berthoud vs Sterling - Girls Varsity Volleyball 09/15/2026 | Watch Live & On DemandNFHS Network · Sep 15
- Eaton vs Berthoud - Girls Varsity Softball 09/29/2026 | Watch Live & On DemandNFHS Network · Jul 24
- Northfield vs Berthoud - Girls Varsity Volleyball 09/24/2026 | Watch Live & On DemandNFHS Network · Jul 17
Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Berthoud. Another town gets a different order.
Housing
A typical Berthoud home is worth about $607K
The typical Berthoud home is worth about $607,000, down 0.9% in a year, 14% above the Colorado typical home.
$607KZillow home value
Typical home value
Berthoud$607K
Colorado$533K
Market temperature
76
days on market
98.4%
sale-to-list price
−0.9%
value change, 1 year
37
homes sold in May
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →
Schools
Berthoud’s public schools outperform 66% of Colorado districts
The public schools Berthoud’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 66% of Colorado’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the bottom.
B+School Grade
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berthoud Elementary School | PK–5 | 495 | A |
| Ivy Stockwell Elementary School | K–5 | 426 | A− |
| Turner Middle School | 6–8 | 448 | B+ |
| Berthoud High School | 9–12 | 722 | A− |
| Berthoud Early Childhood | PK | 26 | Not graded |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within CO on state tests and graduationAll 5 schools →
Health
Healthier than 93% of U.S. towns
Berthoud beats the Colorado average on 6 of 26 CDC measures and trails it on 0.
AHealth Grade
26 measures vs. Colorado
6 better20 too close to call0 worse
| What stands out | Berthoud | CO |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 5.8% | 9.2% |
| Fewer uninsured adults | 7.8% | 11.1% |
Banner North Co Medical Center - Loveland Campus
9.6 mi away · emergency room
1 of 3
care shortages: mental health
66th
percentile among CO towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Work & commute
Most working residents commute out of Berthoud
Most working residents leave Berthoud for work: only 8% work in town. The top destinations are Longmont (14%), Loveland (10%) and Fort Collins (10%). Half commute less than 16 miles.
8%work in town
Where working residents work
In Berthoud8%
Longmont14%
Loveland10%
Fort Collins10%
Boulder9%
16 mi
median commute distance
2,742
jobs based in Berthoud
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Natural hazards
Low risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 24% of U.S. communities.
24risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingCold wavesTornadoes
1
paid flood claims since 2013
3
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Climate
Snowy winters, hot summers
Berthoud has chilly, snowy winters and warm summers, with very little rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 90°, a January night drops to 16°, and about 47 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
47″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter17–45°
Spring34–64°
Summer55–87°
Fall36–66°
Oct 5
typical first frost
May 7
typical last frost
+1.8°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Outdoors
4.2% of Berthoud is conserved land
18 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves.
4.2%conserved
4.2%
conserved · 349 of 8,404 acres
18 mi
of trails · 1.4 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Hillsdale Park | 0.7 mi | 16 |
| 2. Roberts Lake Park | 0.2 mi | 8 |
| 3. Pioneer Park | 0.1 mi | 6 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-USParks & trails →
A commuter town
92% of working residents leave Berthoud for work
Where Berthoud’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
2,742jobs based in Berthoud
8%of working residents work in town
16 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
Landmarks
2 places in Berthoud on the National Register of Historic Places.
About Berthoud
Statutory town in Larimer and Weld counties, Colorado, United States
Berthoud is a statutory town located in Larimer and Weld counties, Colorado, United States. The town population was 10,332 at the 2020 United States census with 10,071 residing in Larimer County and 261 residing in Weld County.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Population
- 10,332
- Area
- 12 sq mi
- Elevation
- 5,030 ft
- ZIP code
- 80513
Berthoud’s neighbors
One town shares a border with Berthoud.
JohnstownBerthoud
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