Brush, CO

Brush, Colorado

Introduction to Brush, Colorado

Brush, Colorado, in Morgan county, is 58 miles E of Greeley, Colorado (center to center) and 73 miles NE of Aurora, Colorado. As of the 2000 census, 5,117 people lived in Brush.

Brush History

The area now known as Brush was named in honor of Jared L. Brush, who came to the west of Denver in 1859 to mine gold. The town was named after him in 1882. Jared L. Brush served as sheriff and commissioner in Weld County and was also elected to the state legislature. Additionally, he served as Lieutenant Governor twice. Established in 1882, after the arrival of the Burlington Rail line, the city received official incorporation in 1884.

Brush and nearby Attractions

• Oliver Reservoir State Recreation Area
• Grover Depot Museum
• Cherry Creek State Park
• Fort Morgan Museum
• Jackson Lake State Park
• Comanche Crossing Museum

Things To Do In Brush

Golf enthusiasts may visit Fort Morgan Municipal Golf Course and Bunker Hill Country Club, which are well equipped golf courses located nearby. One will also find churches such as Rankin Presbyterian Church and Eben Ezer Chapel in the area. Historic sites located nearby include the Wyoming State Capitol and Grounds, the Historic Governors' Mansion, and Fort Vasquez. There are also a number of parks in the area which offer a host of recreational activites. Some of the parks include Cherry Creek State Park, Jackson Lake State Park, Barr Lake State Park, and the Oliver Reservoir State Recreation Area. Visitors may plan a day trip to places such as the Fort Morgan Museum, Rainbow Bridge, and Sherman Street National Historic District.

Brush Transportation

Denver International Airport is the closest major international airport.

Brush Higher Education

Opportunities for higher education are available at the University of Colorado at Denver, Aims Community College, and the Community College of Denver.

High Points

Brush strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Colorado):

Category	Trophy
Short Commute Times (vs. Peers)	Top 16%
Low Violent Crime (vs. State)	Top 17%

Comparative Profile of Brush, CO

Comparing Brush to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Colorado (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Children Under 5 Years Old
Senior Citizens
Female Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Male Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Above Poverty
College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Short Commute Times
Working at Home
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
People Living Alone
Housing Recently Built
Seasonal and Vacation Housing

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Brush Almanac

Brush Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Brush Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Nearby Cities and Towns

Brush Public Libraries

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Brush Hospitals

EAST MORGAN COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT
(Voluntary non-profit - Other)
2400 W EDISON ST
(970) 842-6200
Emergency Service: Yes

Brush High Schools (2004)

BRUSH HIGH SCHOOL
527 INDUSTRIAL PARK ROAD
970-842-5171
Serves 454 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 15.4

Brush Colleges

(List of All Colorado Colleges)

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