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What are the crime rate and median income in Larimer County, Colorado?
The violent-crime rate in Larimer County was 2.7 per 1,000 residents (2021-2025 average, FBI), 44% lower than the statewide rate (4.8). Households here have a median income of $93,765 and the unemployment rate was 4.4% in August 2026. Population: about 367,368 (Census, 2020-2024).
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2021-2025. Income and housing: Census ACS 2020-2024. Unemployment: BLS August 2026. Road work: October 11, 2026.
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What is the crime rate in Larimer County?
From 2021 through 2025, Larimer County averaged 958 reported violent crimes a year, along with 6,464 property crimes. That is 2.7 violent crimes per 1,000 residents, 44% lower than the Colorado rate (4.8), and 27% lower than the U.S. rate (3.7). For property crime the county rate is 18.1 per 1,000 (Colorado: 28.1; U.S.: 18.1). Most violent crimes here are aggravated assaults (75%). CDC death records show about 7 homicide deaths a year in the county (1.9 per 100,000), a count that includes cases police may classify differently.
| Offense (yearly average, 2021-2025) | Larimer County | Per 1,000 | Colorado per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 958 | 2.7 | 4.8 | 3.7 |
| Murder | 8 | 0.02 | 0.05 | 0.06 |
| Rape | 152 | 0.43 | 0.64 | 0.40 |
| Robbery | 77 | 0.22 | 0.65 | 0.62 |
| Aggravated assault | 721 | 2.0 | 3.4 | 2.6 |
| Property crime | 6,464 | 18.1 | 28.1 | 18.1 |
| Burglary | 734 | 2.1 | 3.6 | 2.4 |
| Larceny-theft | 5,074 | 14.2 | 18.5 | 13.0 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 656 | 1.8 | 5.9 | 2.6 |
Most crime never reaches the police, so these are reported crimes, a floor rather than the full count. In 2024 about half of violent crimes (48%) and about 3 in 10 property crimes (31%) were reported to police (U.S. Justice Department, National Crime Victimization Survey). Rates also depend on how completely each agency reports to the FBI. County figures add up the city police and sheriff reports in the county (5 agencies; 97% of residents covered).
What is the median household income in Larimer County?
Half of households in Larimer County make more than $93,765 and half make less; across Colorado the midpoint is $95,470. The typical owner-occupied home is valued at $569,100 by its owners; renters pay a median $1,716. 7.7% of households received SNAP benefits in the past year (state: 8.5%). The newest monthly figure from the Bureau of Labor Statistics is 4.4% for August 2026 (preliminary), with 8,774 people out of work and looking.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Larimer County | Colorado | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 367,368 | 5,862,189 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $93,765 | $95,470 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $569,100 | $539,400 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $1,716 | $1,761 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 4.8% | 4.6% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 11.2% | 9.4% | 12.5% |
| Households receiving SNAP (food stamps) | 7.7% | 8.5% | 12.1% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 53.0% | 45.7% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 64.0% | 66.2% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 36.8 | 37.7 | 38.9 |
| Households with broadband internet | 93.1% | 93.5% | 91.0% |
| People without health insurance | 5.6% | 7.7% | 8.4% |
What natural hazards and environmental sites are in Larimer County?
Larimer County carries a “Relatively Moderate” overall rating in FEMA's National Risk Index. The hazards rated highest here are wildfire (Relatively High) and tornadoes (Relatively High). The index compares counties with each other and also weighs how vulnerable and resilient a community is, so it is a long-run estimate, not a forecast.
Superfund sites
EPA lists no Superfund site in Larimer County, active or completed (October 2026).
High-hazard dams
Larimer County has 64 dams classed as high hazard in the National Inventory of Dams. None is rated Poor or Unsatisfactory; 48 are rated Satisfactory or Fair. Tallest on the list: Horsetooth-Dixon Canyon (245 ft) and Horsetooth-Soldier Canyon (230 ft). “High hazard” describes what lies downstream (people would probably die if the dam failed), not how likely the dam is to fail.
Industrial chemical releases
13 facilities in the county filed Toxics Release Inventory reports for 2024, together reporting 167,403 pounds of listed chemicals released on site. Reported releases are legal permitted amounts in most cases.
Disasters, air and water
Larimer County was covered by 1 federal major disaster declaration from 2016 through 2025 (Fire 1), not counting COVID-19. EPA air monitors logged 23 days in 2024 when the air quality index reached “unhealthy for sensitive groups” or worse. Of 47 community water systems, 5 had an open health-based drinking-water violation in EPA's records (September 2026). EPA puts the county in radon zone 1 (highest). NHTSA counted 35 traffic deaths in the county in 2024, including 5 pedestrians.
Is there road construction in Larimer County?
On October 11, 2026 the state transportation feed listed 7 highway work zones in Larimer County (2 active that day). Where crews are working: US 287. The map's construction layer is refreshed every morning.
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How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in Larimer County?
Federal school lists show 92 public and 17 private schools in the county. 13 nursing homes are certified by Medicare or Medicaid here; star ratings for each are on the map and on Medicare's Care Compare. USGS mapping shows 44 fire or EMS stations and 7 police or sheriff stations. National Park Service sites here: Rocky Mountain National Park. 2 state parks or recreation areas: Boyd Lake State Park and Lory State Park.
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Larimer County
Gun shops
28 gun shops with a public storefront are on the map in Larimer County (26 from the ATF licensee list, 2 from OpenStreetMap), plus 47 more licensed dealers without a public storefront (not shown). 6 of them are pawnshops licensed to sell guns. On the ATF list: American Legacy Firearms INC (Ft Collins), Berger Firearms LLC (Loveland), Corbett Pawn (Loveland), Fall River Jewelry INC (Estes Park), First Cash Pawn (Fort Collins), First Cash Pawn (Loveland), Fort Collins Daily Pawn (2 in Fort Collins), Friendly Pawn (Loveland) and 17 more.
Liquor stores
65 liquor stores are on the map in Larimer County: 287 Liquor And Smoke (Fort Collins), Aggie Liquor (Fort Collins), All Season Liquor (Fort Collins), Bart's Liquor (Estes Park), Bentley's Liquor (Loveland), Bison Liquor (Fort Collins), Branding Iron Liquor (Laporte), Bullfrog Wine & Spirits (Fort Collins) and 57 more.
Planned Parenthood
One Planned Parenthood health center is on the map in Larimer County: Planned Parenthood (Fort Collins).
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Sources: ATF licensee list (Sept 2026); state liquor licence lists, OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps (non-official); HHS Title X directory and CMS NPPES.
Common questions
What is the crime rate in Larimer County?
Larimer County averaged 958 reported violent crimes a year in 2021-2025, or 2.7 per 1,000 residents, 44% lower than the Colorado rate (4.8). The property-crime rate was 18.1 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Larimer County?
$93,765 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024 average), compared with $95,470 for Colorado and $80,734 nationally.
What is the unemployment rate in Larimer County?
The newest monthly figure from the Bureau of Labor Statistics is 4.4% for August 2026 (preliminary), with 8,774 people out of work and looking.
What natural hazards affect Larimer County?
Larimer County carries a “Relatively Moderate” overall rating in FEMA's National Risk Index. The hazards rated highest here are wildfire (Relatively High) and tornadoes (Relatively High).
Is there road construction in Larimer County right now?
On October 11, 2026 the state transportation feed listed 7 highway work zones in Larimer County (2 active that day). Where crews are working: US 287.
How many nursing homes are in Larimer County?
13 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes (CMS provider data, September 2026).
How does Larimer County compare with neighboring counties?
| County | Population | Violent crimes per 1,000 (2021-25) | Median household income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albany County, WY | 38,249 | 1.4 | $61,917 |
| Boulder County | 328,961 | 3.4 | $103,994 |
| Grand County | 15,895 | 2.6 | $88,612 |
| Jackson County | 1,372 | 0.62 | $47,667 |
| Laramie County, WY | 101,060 | 2.6 | $80,173 |
| Weld County | 350,396 | 3.1 | $97,097 |
Cities in Larimer County with their own page: Fort Collins, Loveland.
More: Colorado statewide numbers · Sex-offender registry search (U.S. Justice Department, NSOPW)
Where do these numbers come from?
- Crime: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting 2021-2025 (agency level, Return A), averaged and summed by county by Map the Block; Census population; state and national rates: FBI estimated crimes 2021-2025.
- Income, housing, education: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year, table B19013 (median household income) and related tables.
- Monthly unemployment: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS), county data, not seasonally adjusted. Public domain.
- Hazards: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county scores; disasters: FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries.
- Superfund: U.S. EPA, Superfund site boundaries and NPL status (October 2026). Dams: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Inventory of Dams (public map service, October 2026). Chemical releases: U.S. EPA Toxics Release Inventory, reporting year 2024 (basic data file).
- Air and water: U.S. EPA AirData, annual AQI by county 2024; EPA Air Quality Design Values 2023-2025 (June 2026); U.S. EPA SDWIS via ECHO drinking-water download (September 30, 2026). Traffic deaths: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) 2024; Census population.
- Work zones: State departments of transportation, via the U.S. DOT Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) and state 511 feeds; refreshed every morning (snapshot October 11, 2026).
- Schools: National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE public school locations 2024-25; budgets: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances, fiscal year 2024; National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE Private School geocodes (Private School Survey 2023-24). Nursing homes: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Provider Information and Penalties (September 2026). Stations: U.S. Geological Survey, National Structures Dataset (Fire Stations/EMS Stations), October 2026 pull.
- Parks: USGS Protected Areas Database of the U.S. (PAD-US 4.1); state park agencies' open data (CA, NY, PA, TN, TX, FL, NJ, KY, HI, UT, MT and others); OpenStreetMap contributors for some hours, phones, fees and camping; U.S. National Park Service: unit boundaries (Land Resources Division), Acreage Report (Sept 30, 2026), park pages on nps.gov (hours, fees), Visitor Use Statistics (2025).
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