10 Best Independent Living Communities in Greeley, CO

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This spacious Colorado suburb southeast of Fort Collins offers diverse shopping and dining options, plus easy access to health care facilities and public transportation. Local attractions like the Greeley History Museum, the Greeley Jazz Festival, and downtown shops showcase Greeley’s culture and sense of community.

Independent living communities — also known simply as retirement communities — in Greeley are geared towards seniors who are able to live on their own, without daily assistance, and prefer to live among people their age. This usually means residents are self-sufficient and do not require hands-on care. Think of Greeley retirement communities as age-restricted (typically 55+) complexes, which provide organized activities, meal services, and transportation.

Cost of Independent Living in Greeley, CO

The median monthly cost of independent living is about $1,900 in Greeley and $2,200 within the metropolitan area. The median monthly cost of independent living in the state of Colorado is around $1,600.

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Cost of Living

The total household expenses associated with living in Greeley are rated five points below the national average. Grocery and other essential costs are also rated slightly below the average.

Index Scores

All index scores are based on a scale that has the national average set at 100. A score of 200 indicates that the cost is twice as expensive as the national average, while a score of 50 indicates that the cost is half as expensive.

Household Expenses	Health Care	Insurance	Entertainment	Groceries	Clothing
95	101	88	90	102	93

Income and Housing

Median Income Age 45-64	Median Income Age 65+	Median Household Income	Average Individual Income	Median Employee Salary	Average Property Tax	One-bedroom Apartment Gross Rent Estimate
$66,188 per year	$43,917 per year	$52,022 per year	$24,931 per year	$41,031 per year	$1,556 per year	$693 per month

Local Hospitals

The top hospitals that service Greeley include:

North Colorado Medical Center

• Facility type: nonprofit, short-term acute care
• Bed count: 220+
• Specialties: emergency department, ICU, joint replacement

UCHealth Greeley Hospital

• Facility type: short-term acute care
• Bed count: 50+
• Specialties: emergency department, ICU

Weather and Climate

Greeley’s climate is classified as semi-arid, meaning the area experiences warm summers, cold winters, and less precipitation or thunderstorms than other nearby areas to the east due to Greeley’s proximity to the Rocky Mountains. The average humidity level is 56%, and humidity levels are often highest during December at about 65%.

Seasonal Temperatures

January Average	January Maximum	January Minimum
28°F	40°F	16°F

July Average	July Maximum	July Minimum
74°F	89°F	59°F

Air Quality

• Relative Air Quality Index: 106

This index is based on a scale that has the national average set at 100. A score of 200 indicates twice the presence of air pollutants than the national average, while a score of 50 indicates half the presence.

Precipitation

• Average annual precipitation: 14″

Demographics and Values

Population Statistics

Median Age	Percent of Population Over 65	Population	Population Density	Average Household Size
33	11.9%	106,417	2,225 per square mile	2.6

Race & Ethnicity

American Indian or Alaskan Native	Asian	Black	Hispanic or Latino	Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	White (not Hispanic or Latino)
1.2%	1.4%	2.4%	38.6%	0.2%	2.8%	55.6%

These figures were taken from the most recent U.S. Census.

LGBTQ+ Inclusivity

These scores were taken from the 2020 Human Rights Campaign’s Municipal Equality Index.

• Non-discrimination laws in Fort Collins: 30/30
• Overall inclusivity: 95/100

2020 Presidential Election Results for Weld County

Democratic	Republican	Other
39.6%	57.6%	1.7%

Arts, Culture, Entertainment, and Recreation

Some of the most popular museums and historic sites in Greeley include:

• Greeley History Museum
• The Meeker Home Museum

Outdoor attractions in Greeley:

• Glenmere Park
• Bittersweet Park
• Rocky Mountain National Park

Greeley’s top entertainment destinations and shopping districts are:

• Union Colony Civic Center
• Greeley Jazz Festival
• Greeley Mall
• Westlake Village Shopping Center

Transportation

Greeley Evans Transit (GET) operates buses on fixed routes throughout the city of Greeley and offers discounted fares to senior citizens. Taxis and rideshare services, like Uber and Lyft, are also available in Greeley.