Severance, Colorado facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Town of Severance, Colorado
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| Motto(s):
Where the geese fly and the bulls cry
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Location of Severance in Weld County, Colorado.
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Colorado |
| County | Weld County |
| Founded | 1906 |
| Incorporated | November 20, 1920 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Home rule municipality |
| Area | |
| • Total | 9.19 sq mi (23.79 km2) |
| • Land | 9.07 sq mi (23.49 km2) |
| • Water | 0.12 sq mi (0.31 km2) |
| Elevation | 4,876 ft (1,486 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 7,683 |
| • Estimate
(2023)
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11,500 |
| • Density | 836.0/sq mi (322.95/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP codes |
80524, 80546 (PO Box), 80550, 80610, 80615
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| Area code(s) | 970 |
| FIPS code | 08-69150 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2413272 |
Severance is a town in Weld County, Colorado, United States. It is a special type of town called a home rule municipality. This means it has more freedom to make its own local laws.
In 2020, about 7,683 people lived in Severance. The town has grown a lot! By 2023, the population was estimated to be around 10,820. Severance is located on the Colorado Eastern Plains, which is a flat area in eastern Colorado. It is northwest of a bigger city called Greeley.
A post office has been open in Severance since 1894. The town was named after an early settler, David Severance. Fun fact: The town originally wanted to name its post office "Tailholt," but the name was accidentally changed to Severance when Mr. Severance applied for it.
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Exploring Severance's Location
Severance is located in a part of Colorado known as the Colorado Eastern Plains. This area is mostly flat. The town is about 23.79 square kilometers (9.19 square miles) in size.
Bike and Walking Trails
A path called the Great Western Bike and Pedestrian Trail goes right through the middle of Severance. This trail used to be a railway line. You can ride your bike or walk on it. The trail goes southwest to Windsor and northeast to Eaton.
Schools in Severance
Severance has several public schools that are part of the Weld RE-4 school district. These schools help students learn and grow.
- Severance High School
- Severance Middle School
- Rangeview Elementary
People and Population
Severance has seen a lot of growth in recent years. The number of people living here has increased quite a bit.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the average income for families in Severance is about $121,047. Many adults in Severance, about 43.6%, have earned a college degree. In 2020, there were 2,918 households, but now there are estimated to be over 4,000. The average age of people in Severance is 33.3 years old.
Town Government and Rules
Severance is run by a local government that makes decisions for the town. The town has a mayor and other leaders who help manage things.
Snowball Fight Rule Change
For a long time, Severance had a rule that made snowball fights against the law. But in 2018, a 9-year-old boy spoke up and asked the town leaders to change the rule. Because of his efforts, the ban on snowball fights was removed! Now, kids in Severance can have snowball fights.
Images for kids
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Friday Knight Lights, the first game of the year for the Severance High School Silver Knights
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Sunset at Blue Spruce Park in Severance
