Each edition grades its towns against each other only.
Hudson’s best subject grades are a B+ for cost of living and walkability; its weakest is a C for safety. 9.2% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree or more in Hudson, where Colorado’s towns sit at 44% and U.S. towns at 29%. On cost of living, just 14 of Colorado’s 217 towns do better. Hudson’s trail density is 0.3 miles per square mile, below Colorado’s towns (1.3) and close to U.S. towns (0.4). Hudson's civic life (library use, community groups, volunteering) trails 86% of U.S. towns. Hudson has fewer than 2,500 residents, so it gets subject grades but no overall grade.
Where Hudson beats most towns.
2,356 counted in 2010 and 1,651 in 2020; an estimated 1,621 in 2025.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 counts · Census Bureau estimate, July 1, 2025
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Colorado), ordered by how far Hudson is from typical.
How TownRatings grades towns →
Census counts: 322 in 1920, a peak of 2,356 in 2010, 1,651 in 2020. The archive holds 11 old photos and papers going back to 1938 and 4 maps from 1949 on.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Hudson, 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 Hudson.
Its public schools are run by the Weld County School District RE-3J. One of its 2 schools is below, with why it’s listed.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hudson Elementary SchoolLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 | 303 | C+ |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within CO on state tests and graduation
Most working residents leave Hudson for work: only 4% work in town. 18% of residents live below the poverty line in Hudson. Jobs based in Hudson grew to 630 in 2023, 308 more than in 2013.
| Hudson | Colorado towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 18% | 8.4% | 9.6% |
| Average trip to work | 28 minutes | 25 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Working residents who work in town | 3.9% | 7.7% | 8% |
| Median household income | $81,000 | $95,000 | $80,000 |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
The typical Hudson home is worth about $690,000, about the same as a year ago, 30% above the Colorado typical home. Hudson’s median rent is $1,283 a month.
| Hudson | Colorado towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $1,283 a month | $1,808 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 77% | 71% | 73% |
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
Hudson has chilly, snowy winters and warm summers, with very little rain. The July high in Hudson is 91°F.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Hudson beats the Colorado average on 1 of 26 CDC measures and trails it on 12. 67% of Hudson adults had a checkup this year. Among 160 Colorado towns, just 8 have a higher share of adults who have obesity than Hudson.
| Hudson | Colorado towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 67% | 71% | 79% |
| No health insurance, 18–64 (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 10% | 8.1% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 18% | 16% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 35% | 26% | 35% |
| What stands out | Hudson | CO |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults who have had cancer | 6.9% | 7.8% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 16.5% | 9.2% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 60% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
1.9 miles of trail in 0 parks and preserves. Only 10 of the 155 Colorado towns we compare have a lower share of conserved land than Hudson.
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
None within 15 miles of Hudson; the nearest are
About 5 of every 100 Hudson residents are enrolled in college, about the same as Colorado.
Where Hudson’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
Town in Colorado, United States
The Town of Hudson is a home rule municipality in Weld County, Colorado, United States. The population was 1,651 at the 2020 census. A post office called Hudson has been in operation since 1883. The town derives its name from the town company, Hudson City Land and Improvement Co.
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One town shares a border with Hudson.
Hudson has fewer than 2,500 residents, so it gets subject grades but no overall grade. Lochbuie reports no FBI crime data of its own. Compare Hudson with a neighbor →