Town Profile

Mead is one of the best, strategically located towns in Colorado. Interstate 25 and Highway 66 affords traffic counts over 80,000 daily. Interstate 25 serves as the main north/south corridor along the Colorado Front Range, so one can travel to Denver or Fort Collins in 30 minutes. Additionally, Highway 66 serves as the southern scenic gateway into Rocky Mountain National Park, providing ideal access for residents and travelers year-round.

Mead Quick Facts

Population (2023) 6,622
Households (2023) 2,365
Median Age (2023) 40
Median Household Income (2023) $ 124,793
Incorporated Square Miles 13
Planning Area Square Miles 48
Elevation (ft.) 5,003

Employment

January 2021 Weld County Colorado
Unemployment Rate (%) 7.2 6.6
Workforce 170,001 3,126,351
Average Hourly Rate $26.65  

Taxes

  Mead Weld County Colorado
Property Tax (Mills) 11.522 15.800 0.0
Retail Sales Tax (%) 3.0 0.0 2.9
Lodging Tax $2.00/night    
Franchise Fee (%) Utilities Only 2.0