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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):

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

Comparative Profile of Brush, CO

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

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old99
Senior Citizens99
Female Share of the Population69
Racial Diversity67
Male Share of the Population52
Age of the Population46
Well-Paid Single Men33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size77
Portion of People Married66

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty55
College Educated Adults34
People in Middle Class or Better34
Median Family Income34

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times98
Working at Home42
Walking and Biking to Work11
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals99
Affordability of Rents98
Affordability of Property Taxes86
People Living Alone66
Housing Recently Built43
Seasonal and Vacation Housing33

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime89
Low Property Crime68
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