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Windsor, CO

Windsor is a home rule municipality in Larimer and Weld counties in the U.S. state of Colorado. According to the 2020 census, the population of the town was 32,716. Windsor is located in the Northern Colorado region. Someone who lives in the municipality is known as a "Winsord."

The town was platted in 1882, the same year the Windsor Railroad Depot was built, and incorporated in 1890. It was named for the Rev. Samuel Asa Windsor.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 25.6 square miles (66 km2), of which 24.33 square miles (63.0 km2) is land and 1.27 square miles (3.3 km2) is water. The Cache la Poudre River runs through the western and southern sides of town.

The main business district of town is east-west, along State Highway 392, which also serves as Windsor's Main Street. The BNSF line runs north of Main Street. The historic early grid of the town extends for roughly six blocks north and south of Main, and less than 10 blocks east and west, with a vibrant square green, called Main Park, southeast of downtown. The park is surrounded by residences and by the Town Hall (formerly Park School), at the north end.

Commercial development extends to the Water Valley development, along State Highway 257, near the intersection with Windsor Lake, a small reservoir in the irrigation system of Weld County, which is one block north of the BNSF tracks. The lake is a popular spot for fishing. In the last decade, a 2.25-mile bike path was completed, which encircles the lake. In addition to this reservoir, several other lakes and reservoirs are former gravel mines along the Cache la Poudre River. These lakes have spurred housing developments and a golf course along their banks.

The Poudre Trail bicycle and pedestrian trail along the north bank of the Poudre includes a segment within the town of Windsor that connects the town with the City of Greeley.

Historically, many of the town's inhabitants were of German-Russian origin. Beginning in the early 1970s, as the population grew with industrialization, the ethnic makeup diversified. However, the town is still 89.8% white. The town's German-Russian heritage is still evident in the town's churches, festivals, and traditions.

Health and wellness are the primary services of Windsor. Some centers and programs cater to the needs of their residents. Denver Health Medical Center in Denver provides a wide range of healthcare services, including trauma care and primary care. Recovery Village at Palmer Lake provides a range of addiction treatment programs, mental health services, and holistic therapies. Elevate Addiction Services offers holistic addiction treatment programs, including therapy, counseling, and wellness activities. The Joint offers affordable chiropractic care without the need for appointments. Colorado Pain Care specializes in chiropractic care for pain management, sports injuries, and rehabilitation. Symmetry Therapeutic Massage specializes in therapeutic massage techniques to address specific musculoskeletal issues and promote overall wellness.

Top sites in Windsor, CO are Boyd Lake State Park, Boardwalk Community Park, and Highland Meadows Golf Course.

Population: 41,734 (2024). ZIP codes: 80528, 80550-80551. Area code: 970. Elevation: 4,797 ft (1,462 m). Area: 26.26 sq mi (68.02 km²).

FAQs

Is it expensive to live in Windsor, Colorado?

The total cost of housing, food, child care, transportation, health care, taxes, and other necessities for a single adult in Windsor is $36,815 a year — less than the annual cost of living for Colorado of $40,026 and less than the national figure of $38,433. Housing is one of the largest components of the cost of living. In Windsor, the median home value is $374,700, greater than the national median home value of $204,900.

Is Windsor, CO a good place to live?

With a population of 36,000 residents, Windsor continues to attract families and businesses because of its great quality of life and small-town charm. Living in Windsor, CO you will have quick access to Fort Collins, Greeley, and Loveland. Windsor prides itself on its historical roots and sense of community. If you are looking to move to Windsor, CO. there are homes of every type and style, suitable for any living arrangement.

What is Windsor, CO known for?

The sugar beet industry in Windsor drew to a close in 1966 with the shuttering of the sugar factory. New industries emerged, including a Kodak processing plant, which continued to employ generations of Windsor residents. Today, Windsor leads the way for northern Colorado in attracting green industry. In addition to windmill blade production, the area supports ethanol production, a newly upgraded recycling facility, and other green industries, Windsor has experienced unprecedented growth since 2000 and continues to attract families with its small-town charm and quality of life.

Sources

Town of Windsor

Wikipedia

Kittle Real Estate

24/7 Wall St.

Denver Health Medical Center

Recovery Village at Palmer Lake

Elevate Addiction Services

The Joint

Colorado Pain Care

Symmetry Therapeutic Massage

Boyd Lake State Park 

Boardwalk Community Park 

Highland Meadows Golf Course

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