Greeley Colorado Map

About Greeley, Colorado

Greeley is a locality in Weld County, Colorado, United States. With a population of 139,842, Greeley is a major urban centre in Colorado. The population density is 842.6 people per km². Greeley is located at 40.4233°N, 104.7091°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Denver) timezone. ZIP code: 80631.

Greeley rests on the high plains of Colorado, a landscape defined by the vast, open sky and the distant, formidable wall of the Front Range mountains. It lies 3.4 miles north-northwest of Evans, CO (from Evans, CO: bearing 345°T), and is situated 7.4 miles south of Eaton. The physical character of Greeley is one of broad horizons and a certain stark beauty, where the thin, clear light at altitude lends a particular clarity to the dry, interior continental air. Summers can be warm, but the air retains a crispness, and autumn brings a muted splendor, particularly when the aspens begin their golden transformation, a fleeting warmth against the encroaching chill. The land itself, largely flat and fertile, slopes gently eastward, a subtle invitation to the agriculture that has long shaped its destiny. The history of Greeley is deeply entwined with the ambitious vision of Nathan Meeker, who, in 1870, established the Union Colony, an agricultural cooperative that sought to create a model community based on temperance and shared prosperity. Meeker envisioned a place where farmers could thrive, free from the perceived ills of saloons and the boisterousness of rougher settlements. This founding ideal imbued Greeley with a distinctive character from its inception, a blend of pragmatic ambition and a desire for orderly progress. The early years saw the slow, persistent work of taming the land and building a community from the ground up, laying the foundational stones of the Greeley that exists today. Greeley's economy is robust and diversified, anchored by a strong agricultural heritage that continues to thrive, with sugar beets and other crops dotting the surrounding landscape. This agricultural base has fostered significant processing industries, while the city also serves as a hub for healthcare and manufacturing. The presence of the University of Northern Colorado is a vital component of Greeley's identity, infusing the city with youthful energy and a dynamic intellectual atmosphere, alongside Aims Community College. Infrastructure in Greeley is well-developed, with major roadways connecting it to the wider region, facilitating the movement of goods and people, and supporting the steady rhythm of daily life. The cultural life of Greeley is a blend of its agricultural roots and the vibrancy brought by its university. While professional sports may not be a dominant feature, the college sports programs at the University of Northern Colorado draw enthusiastic crowds, particularly for football and basketball, embodying a spirited local pride. Annual events like the Greeley Stampede, a major rodeo and country music festival, celebrate the region's Western heritage with gusto. For natural beauty, the Cache la Poudre River, a designated Wild and Scenic River, offers opportunities for recreation and a cool, riparian contrast to the plains. Though Greeley may not be defined by widely recognized celebrities, its enduring spirit is found in the everyday lives of its residents and the quiet dignity of its prairie setting.

About This Greeley Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Greeley, Colorado — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.423314, -104.709132. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Greeley and Weld County.

Detailed location data for Greeley includes the ZIP code (80631), telephone area code (303, 720), county seat of Weld County (Greeley), and school district assignment (Greeley School District 6). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Greeley is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.