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Wellington, CO

Wellington is a statutory town in Larimer County, Colorado, United States. The population was 11,047 at the 2020 census. Wellington is situated in the northern part of Colorado, and it is part of the Fort Collins-Loveland Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Wellington is located at 40°42′8″N 105°0′20″W (40.702324, -105.005497). According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 1.8 square miles (4.7 km2), all of it land. Wellington is I-25's northernmost Colorado town.

Founded in 1902, incorporated in 1905, and named for C. L. Wellington (an employee of the Colorado and Southern Railroad). U.S. Supreme Court Justice Byron White lived in Wellington as a child. He made a point of returning to Wellington on an annual basis for his high school reunions up until 1999 when his physical health worsened significantly.

In the early 20th century, especially during the years of prohibition, Wellington doubled as a place to drink and a service town for drivers commuting from Cheyenne to Fort Collins and vice versa. The town, more or less, sustained a population of 500 throughout the century which proceeded to build homes, restaurants, churches, and various other elements of small-town life.

In 2000, woolly mammoth remains were discovered by a construction crew while digging home foundations. Colorado State University sent a team to carefully excavate and preserve the bones of the extinct animals; Wellington residents watched attentively. Unfortunately, upon hoisting the remains out of the excavation site the tusks crumbled inside of the protective forms that were previously built around them. Rear molars and parts of the skull of the mammoth are housed at CSU after being donated by the Burrus family (the developers of the project), who also kept molars of the animal. The subdivision where the bones were found named one of its streets in remembrance of the excitement.

Though the population remained steady throughout the 20th century, Wellington experienced moderate growth in the 1990s and 2000s, rendering it a sort of bedroom community for the city of Fort Collins, which lies 10 miles to the south.

Health and wellness are important aspects of life in Wellington. Symmetry Therapeutic Massage specializes in therapeutic massage techniques to address specific musculoskeletal issues and promote overall wellness. Spa Week offers a range of massage therapies along with other spa services such as facials and body treatments. Woodhouse Day Spa provides a luxurious spa experience including a variety of massage options like Swedish massage, deep tissue massage, and hot stone massage. Elixir Mind Body Massage offers therapeutic massages, couples massages, and specialized treatments like CBD-infused massages. Vital Root Massage focuses on therapeutic massage techniques to relieve pain, reduce stress, and improve overall well-being. Spavia Day Spa offers customized massages along with spa treatments like facials and body wraps.

Top sites in Wellington, CO are Holiday Twin Drive-In Theatre, Fort Fun, Estes Park Ride-A-Kart, and Twin Silo Park.

Population: 12,078 (2023). ZIP code: 80549. Area code: 970. Area: 1.8 square miles (4.7 km2). Elevation: 1,585 m.

FAQs

What are the demographics of Wellington, CO?

Wellington, CO is home to a population of 11.2k people, of which 99.5% are citizens. As of 2022, 2.1% of Wellington, CO residents were born outside of the country (234 people). In 2022, there were 10.5 times more White (non-Hispanic) residents (8.96k people) in Wellington, CO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 854 Two+ (Hispanic) and 482 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

What is Wellington, CO known for?

Wellington is known for its eclectic mix of restaurants and businesses that bring together an array of cultures from all parts of the world. Numerous outdoor activities are available year-round, including biking, fishing, kayaking, swimming, and hiking. Families can enjoy exploring the area's historical sites or simply relaxing in one of the many parks. With low crime rates and great schools, it's easy to see why so many people choose to make Wellington their home.

What is the crime rate in Wellington, Colorado?

The crime rate in Wellington 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 Wellington is 1 in 71. Based on FBI crime data, Wellington is not one of the safest communities in America. Relative to Colorado, Wellington has a crime rate that is higher than 60% of the state's cities and towns of all sizes.

Sources

Town of Wellington

Wikipedia

Data USA

Best Places

Neighborhood Scout

Symmetry Therapeutic Massage

Spa Week

Woodhouse Day Spa

Elixir Mind Body Massage

Vital Root Massage

Spavia Day Spa

Holiday Twin Drive-In Theatre 

Fort Fun

Estes Park Ride-A-Kart 

Twin Silo Park
 

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