Mead is one of the best, strategically located towns in Colorado. Interstate 25 and Highway 66 affords traffic counts over 80,000 daily. Interstate 25 serves as the main north/south corridor along the Colorado Front Range, so one can travel to Denver or Fort Collins in 30 minutes. Additionally, Highway 66 serves as the southern scenic gateway into Rocky Mountain National Park, providing ideal access for residents and travelers year-round.
Mead Quick Facts
| Population (2023) | 6,622 |
| Households (2023) | 2,365 |
| Median Age (2023) | 40 |
| Median Household Income (2023) | $ 124,793 |
| Incorporated Square Miles | 13 |
| Planning Area Square Miles | 48 |
| Elevation (ft.) | 5,003 |
Employment
| January 2021 | Weld County | Colorado |
| Unemployment Rate (%) | 7.2 | 6.6 |
| Workforce | 170,001 | 3,126,351 |
| Average Hourly Rate | $26.65 |
Taxes
| Mead | Weld County | Colorado | |
| Property Tax (Mills) | 11.522 | 15.800 | 0.0 |
| Retail Sales Tax (%) | 3.0 | 0.0 | 2.9 |
| Lodging Tax | $2.00/night | ||
| Franchise Fee (%) Utilities Only | 2.0 |