About Larimer County
About Larimer County
Larimer County is located at the northern edge of the Front Range of the Colorado Rocky Mountains. Larimer County encompasses the cities of Estes Park, Fort Collins, Loveland, Timnath, and Wellington plus surrounding unincorporated areas and mountain communities stretching north to the Wyoming border and west to the continental divide. Fort Collins, Loveland, Estes Park, Wellington, and Timnath are wholly in Larimer County while only portions of Berthoud, Windsor and Johnstown are in Larimer County. The county covers 2,640 square miles.
Fort Collins is the largest city with a population of 129,997 in the year 2006. The city of Fort Collins increases in population every year and has been named one of the best places to live in America by a number of national trend sources. In 2006, Fort Collins was named the Best Place to Live by Money Magazine. Loveland, known worldwide as the 'Sweetheart City' for its valentine re-mailing program, is the second largest city with a population of 60,749. The beautiful mountain town of Estes Park-the gateway to Rocky Mountain National Park-is home to 5,905 people. The total population of Larimer County in 2006 was 274,716.
Overall, residents of Larimer County experience a good quality of life, although improvements can be made in some areas, as this web site shows. It is the goal of several community groups, initiatives, and residents that we can maintain and enhance the quality of life in our community. We hope this project provides the base for that to happen.
Key Links to the Community
Information & Referral
- United Way 2-1-1 referral service
- Local websites & resources via FortNet
Local Government
- City of Estes Park
- City of Fort Collins
- City of Loveland
- Larimer County
- Town of Berthoud
- Town of Johnstown
- Town of Timnath
- Town of Wellington
- Town of Windsor
Chambers of Commerce
- Berthoud Area Chamber Of Commerce
- Estes Park Colorado Info-Site
- Fort Collins Chamber of Commerce
- Internet Chamber of Commerce
- Loveland Chamber Commerce
Newspapers:
- Coloradoan (Fort Collins)
- Fort Collins: Now
- Northern Colorado Business Report
- Reporter Herald (Loveland)
- Rocky Mountain Collegian (Colorado State University)
- The North Forty News
- The Trail Gazette (Estes Park)
Public Schools, Colleges & Universities
- Colorado State University
- Front Range Community College
- Park School District (Estes Park & Estes Valley)
- Poudre School District (Fort Collins & North)
- Thompson School District (Loveland, Berthoud & South)
Hospitals/ Hospital districts