Why Live in Severance
Severance, Colorado, is a quiet rural city in Weld County with a close-knit, community-oriented atmosphere. The city has a population of around 10,800, which has more than doubled since 2018. Severance serves as a bedroom community to Fort Collins, Greeley, and Windsor, all within a 16-mile drive. The majority of homes in Severance were built after 2005, featuring modern craftsman-style architecture, with larger lot sizes compared to nearby communities like Windsor and Greeley. The Weld County Re-4 School District serves most families in the city, with highly rated schools such as Range View Elementary School and Severance Middle School. The district partners with Aims Community College for its Career Academy program, offering tuition-free courses and training programs. Severance boasts 12 public parks and hosts over a dozen annual events, including free concerts, Movies in the Park, holiday parades, and the Rocky Mountain Oyster Eating Contest during Severance Days. Dining options include four local restaurants, with Bruce’s Bar and Restaurant being a local favorite. For more shopping and dining, Windsor is about 5 miles south. Severance is largely car reliant, with Interstate 25 providing access to Denver, about 63 miles south, and Cheyenne, Wyoming, roughly 48 miles north. Denver International Airport is approximately 60 miles away.