At a Glance
Median Income
$127,257
$46,930 per capita
Home Value
$493,800
Zillow: $497,661
Median Rent
$2,108/mo
32.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
37/100K
280/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
49.7%
98.7% high school+
Unemployment
2.4%
2.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.4%
9.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F
316 sunny days/yr
How Severance Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Severance's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Severance a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Severance residents earn a median household income of $127,257 , which is 69% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $46,930. The unemployment rate stands at 2.4% (33% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 9,567 business establishments, including 544 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Severance is $493,800 , 75% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $497,661. Median rent is $2,108/month, with 32.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2009.
Safety & Crime
Severance reports 37 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 90% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 280/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
49.7% of adults in Severance hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(47% above the national average).
98.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Severance has an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 316 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 13.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population9,302
Median Age33.2 yrs
Density722/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.9%
Economy
A+
Median Income$127,257
Per Capita$46,930
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty2.2%
County GDP$29,473M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,277
Housing
A
Home Value$493,800
Rent$2,108
Ownership93.1%
Zillow$497,661
Housing Units2,918
Rent Burden32.3%
Crime
F
Violent37/100K
Property280/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary56/100K
Health
Obesity30.4%
Diabetes7.3%
Smoking9.8%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death6,882/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Sunny Days316/yr
Rain13.4 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation4,890 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+49.7%
High School+98.7%
Graduate+14.2%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 38%
Commute30 min
Broadband97.5%
Internet Speed86 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries19
Did You Know?
The median home in Severance was built in 2009.
21.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Northern Colorado Regional (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.420 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
9.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 544 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 44 fatal vehicle crashes.