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Ward, CO
Town in Boulder County, Colorado.
Population
103
Land area
0.5sq mi
People per sq mi
192
ZIP codes
0
Ward and its ZIP codes
Ward at a glance
- Ward is about 3.4 times as dense as Colorado as a whole.
Local data for Ward, CO
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Boulder County. PPP loans are for Ward.
Unemployment rate
4.6%
Aug 2026, +0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$101,259
191,487 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$104,808
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$3.19B
FY 2026, $9,642 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Ward, CO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
1,987
Countywide, mostly winter storm
Flood insurance policies
2,543
2.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
68° / 12°F
33.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Ward, CO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
16.8%
U.S. 33.3% -16.5 pts
Diabetes
6.8%
U.S. 12.1% -5.3 pts
Smoking
8.5%
U.S. 12.8% -4.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.0%
U.S. 11.1% -6.1 pts
Cities near Ward
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Hidden LakeCensus-designated place | 3.2 mi | 0.6 |
| Bark RanchCensus-designated place | 5 mi | 0.9 |
| Gold HillCensus-designated place | 5.1 mi | 2.1 |
| SugarloafCensus-designated place | 6.6 mi | 2.2 |
| St. Ann HighlandsCensus-designated place | 6.6 mi | 1.4 |
| Bonanza Mountain EstatesCensus-designated place | 6.8 mi | 0.2 |
| NederlandTown | 7.2 mi | 1.5 |
| JamestownTown | 7.3 mi | 0.6 |
| Mountain MeadowsCensus-designated place | 7.7 mi | 1.7 |
| GlendaleCensus-designated place | 7.7 mi | 1.3 |
| SunshineCensus-designated place | 7.8 mi | 1.7 |
| CrismanCensus-designated place | 8 mi | 1.5 |
| EldoraCensus-designated place | 8.7 mi | 4.2 |
| Lazy AcresCensus-designated place | 9.5 mi | 5.3 |
| Tall TimberCensus-designated place | 9.6 mi | 0.6 |
| Seven HillsCensus-designated place | 9.9 mi | 0.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Ward, CO in?
- Ward is in Boulder County, Colorado.
- What is the population of Ward, CO?
- About 103 people live in Ward, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Ward?
- Nearby places include Hidden Lake (3.2 mi), Bark Ranch (5 mi), Gold Hill (5.1 mi), Sugarloaf (6.6 mi), St. Ann Highlands (6.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023