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Berthoud, CO

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. Berthoud is situated north of the Little Thompson River, 21 miles (34 km) south of Fort Collins and 43 miles (69 km) north of Denver in the Front Range Urban Corridor. At the 2020 United States Census, the town had a total area of 8,363 acres (33.844 km2) including 86 acres (0.347 km2) of water.

White settlers first came to the present-day Berthoud area in the early 1860s, following the Colorado Gold Rush. Many settlers filed homestead claims, but most bellied up and left the valley to hardier souls who ranched and farmed the arid prairie that straddled the river bottom.

In 1872, a miner-turned-rancher from Central City, Colorado, Lewis Cross, staked the first homestead claim where the Colorado Central Railroad planned to cross Little Thompson creek. When the tracks were laid through the valley in 1877 a depot, section house, and water tank were installed at this strategic site. The tiny settlement known as Little Thompson was renamed Berthoud in honor of Edward L. Berthoud, who had surveyed the rail route through the valley.

In 1886, the Welch Addition doubled the size of the Berthoud as town boundaries extended south beyond present-day Mountain Avenue for the first time. A year later a hose company was hastily formed to protect the town from fire after the Davis & Hartford Mercantile store burned to the ground. In 1888 a town board was elected and within a short time they hired a marshal to keep the peace and light the street lamps. By the early 1900s, Berthoud sported a business district on Third Street and Massachusetts and Mountain Avenues.

In the 1920s Mountain Avenue became part of a paved state highway system which would become U.S. Highway 287 connecting the larger towns of northern Colorado. In 2007, Highway 287 was rerouted to the north and west of Berthoud, bypassing downtown Berthoud and eliminating Mountain Avenue from the highway route.

In October 1941, Berthoud opened the sugar beet harvest. In the area surrounding Berthoud beets were harvested to be processed in Loveland, Colorado, to the north. According to the Berthoud historical society, "Berthoud growers delivered beets to several rural dumping stations where the beets were loaded into boxcars and hauled to sugar factories in nearby Loveland and Longmont." This industry relied both on WWII German Prisoners of War as well as migrant farm workers from Mexico.
 

Health and wellness are important aspects of life in Berthoud. Apex Physical Therapy & Wellness Center offers comprehensive physical therapy services, including sports rehabilitation, neurological therapy, and pelvic health therapy. Denver Physical Therapy focuses on manual therapy techniques, exercise therapy, and functional movement training to help patients achieve their rehabilitation goals. BoulderCentre for Orthopedics & Spine offers physical therapy services to address musculoskeletal issues and sports injuries. Vitality Physical Therapy provides personalized physical therapy programs for a wide range of conditions, including chronic pain management. SpineOne offers physical therapy as part of its comprehensive approach to treating spine-related conditions. Denver Health Medical Center in Denver provides a wide range of healthcare services including trauma care and primary care.

Top Sites in Berthoud, CO: Little Thompson Observatory, Fickel Park, Berthoud Historical Society, and Fort Collins Museum of Discovery.
 

Population: 12,710 (2022). Elevation: 5,030′. ZIP Code: 80513. Area code: 970. Area: 8,363 acres (33.844 km2).

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Is Berthoud, CO a good place to live?

Berthoud is a with a population of 10,892. Berthoud is in Weld County. Living in Berthoud offers residents a rural feel and most residents own their homes. In Berthoud there are a lot of parks. Many young professionals live in Berthoud and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Berthoud are above average.

What is the crime rate in Berthoud, CO?

The crime rate in Berthoud is considerably higher than the national average across all communities in America from the largest to the smallest, although at 14 crimes per one thousand residents, it is not among the communities with the very highest crime rate. The chance of becoming a victim of either violent or property crime in Berthoud is 1 in 71. Based on FBI crime data, Berthoud is not one of the safest communities in America. Relative to Colorado, Berthoud has a crime rate that is higher than 60% of the state's cities and towns of all sizes.

Why is Berthoud, CO the garden spot of Colorado?

Berthoud became known as the "Garden Spot of Colorado" due to its flourishing agricultural industry, which played a vital role in shaping the local economy and community spirit. The construction of the Colorado Central Railroad in the late 1870s significantly impacted Berthoud's growth and economy. The railroad provided a vital transportation link, connecting the town with Denver and other major cities. This allowed for the easy shipment of goods, boosting trade, and encouraging settlement. The presence of the railroad brought further development, including the establishment of businesses, schools, and community institutions.

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Town of Berthoud

Wikipedia

Niche

Neighborhood Scout

Lockaway Storage

Apex Physical Therapy & Wellness Center

Denver Physical Therapy

BoulderCentre for Orthopedics & Spine

Vitality Physical Therapy

SpineOne

Denver Health Medical Center

Little Thompson Observatory

Fickel Park 

Berthoud Historical Society 

Fort Collins Museum of Discovery

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