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The town was settled in 1895 and has 156 residents today.
Genoa’s midpoint age is 48.9 years, where Colorado’s towns sit at 38.3 years and U.S. towns at 40.5 years. Genoa has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Census counts: 218 in 1930, a peak of 257 in 1950, 153 in 2020. The archive holds 7 old photos and papers going back to 2005 and 2 maps from 1954 on.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Genoa, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
Ordered by what stands out in Genoa.
Half commute less than 70 miles. 13% of residents live below the poverty line in Genoa. The top destinations are Limon (26%), Denver (9%) and Hugo (6%). Its average commute stands at 28 minutes.
| Genoa | Colorado towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 13% | 8.4% | 9.6% |
| Average trip to work | 28 minutes | 25 minutes | 25 minutes |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
In July, afternoons reach 88°; in January, nights fall to 15°, and about 24 inches of snow falls in a winter.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
The FEMA hazard score in Genoa is 63 of 100. FEMA puts nearly two fifths of the town’s expected hazard losses down to inland flooding, and 16% to cold waves.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Among 160 Colorado towns, just 4 have a higher share of adults who have high blood pressure than Genoa. In Genoa, nearly a quarter of adults get no exercise outside work. This Colorado town beats the Colorado average on 1 of 26 CDC measures and trails it on 12.
| Genoa | Colorado towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 12% | 14% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 11% | 14% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 36% | 27% | 35% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 30% | 30% | 36% |
| What stands out | Genoa | CO |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 75.2% | 69.5% |
| More adults with COPD | 9.3% | 5.3% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
For households in Genoa, the share who own their home is 84%.
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
For Genoa, the density of trails is 0.7 miles per square mile. 0.2 miles of trail in 1 park or preserve. Parks and preserves here: one, of 4 acres.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Genoa Memorial Park | — | 4 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
None within 15 miles of Genoa; the nearest are
About 6 of every 100 Genoa residents are enrolled in college, about the same as Colorado.
Where Genoa’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
Town in Colorado, US
Genoa is a statutory town located in Lincoln County, Colorado, United States. The town population was 153 at the 2020 United States census.
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Genoa has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.