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Julesburg, CO
Town in Sedgwick County, Colorado.
Population
1,181
Land area
1.5sq mi
People per sq mi
781
ZIP codes
0
Julesburg and its ZIP codes
Julesburg at a glance
- Julesburg is about 14 times as dense as Colorado as a whole.
- The median household income is $43,500, 54% below the Colorado median of $95,470.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $149,400 (72% below Colorado) and median rent is $760 a month.
Local data for Julesburg, CO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Julesburg, CO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$43,500
Poverty rate
17.5%
Median home value
$149,400
Median rent
$760/mo
Homeownership
66.0%
Bachelor's or higher
23.2%
Median age
42.1
Average commute
12.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (518), Irish Americans (140), Mexican Americans (129).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Sedgwick County. PPP loans are for Julesburg.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Sep 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$45,969
704 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,027
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$19.7M
FY 2026, $8,174 per person
How people get to work
Julesburg, CO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.7%
- Carpooled11.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked7.9%
- Bicycle1.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.7%
- Worked from home2.9%
Average one-way commute: 12.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Julesburg, CO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
379
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
1
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 16°F
18.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Julesburg, CO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
27.9%
U.S. 33.3% -5.4 pts
Diabetes
12.7%
U.S. 12.1% +0.6 pts
Smoking
13.8%
U.S. 12.8% +1.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.4%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities near Julesburg
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| OvidTown | 5.7 mi | 0.2 |
| Big Springs, NEVillage | 12 mi | 0.4 |
| Chappell, NECity | 12 mi | 0.7 |
| SedgwickTown | 13 mi | 0.4 |
| Venango, NEVillage | 20 mi | 0.8 |
| AmherstCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 0.5 |
| Lodgepole, NEVillage | 22 mi | 0.5 |
| Brule, NEVillage | 22 mi | 0.3 |
| Lewellen, NEVillage | 25 mi | 0.4 |
| PaoliTown | 27 mi | 0.3 |
| Sunol, NECensus-designated place | 28 mi | 2.2 |
| HolyokeCity | 28 mi | 2.5 |
| CrookTown | 28 mi | 0.1 |
| Belmar, NECensus-designated place | 29 mi | 4.6 |
| HaxtunTown | 30 mi | 0.6 |
| Oshkosh, NECity | 30 mi | 0.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Julesburg, CO in?
- Julesburg is in Sedgwick County, Colorado.
- What is the population of Julesburg, CO?
- About 1,181 people live in Julesburg, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Julesburg?
- Nearby places include Ovid (5.7 mi), Big Springs, NE (12 mi), Chappell, NE (12 mi), Sedgwick (13 mi), Venango, NE (20 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023