Julesburg, Colorado
Julesburg is a town of 1,181 people in Sedgwick County, Colorado, founded in 1858.
Why visit Julesburg
Townapedia lists 7 museums and landmarks, 3 parks and trails, 2 places to eat, 2 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Hippodrome Arts Centre, Sedgwick County Courthouse and Union Pacific Railroad Julesburg Depot.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 88°F; January lows average 16°F, and about 22 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Julesburg
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Julesburg
Julesburg is the statutory town that is the county seat of and the most populous municipality in Sedgwick County, Colorado, United States. The population was 1,307 at the 2020 United States census.
From the Wikipedia article Julesburg, Colorado (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks7
Sedgwick County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
County courthouse in Julesburg, United States of America
Union Pacific Railroad Julesburg Depot
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Railway station in Julesburg, the United States of America
The Depot Museum
Monument and historic site
201 West 1st Street
Parks, trails and playgrounds3
Restaurants and cafes2
History
The original trading post was named for Jules Beni. Julesburg was on the Pony Express (1860–1861) route from Missouri to California.
From the History section of Julesburg, Colorado on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay2
Churches and places of worship8
Saint Anthony of Padua Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 0.4 mi
606 West 3rd Street, Julesburg
United Methodist Church of Julesburg
Church · United Methodist · 0.4 mi
520 Maple Street
Shopping4
Gas and EV charging3
Schools, colleges and libraries3
Healthcare1
Map of Julesburg
34 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 40°F | 16°F | 0.4 in | 3.7 in |
| Feb | 44°F | 18°F | 0.4 in | 4.0 in |
| Mar | 54°F | 26°F | 1.0 in | 3.3 in |
| Apr | 62°F | 35°F | 1.8 in | 2.3 in |
| May | 71°F | 45°F | 3.0 in | 0.1 in |
| Jun | 82°F | 55°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 88°F | 61°F | 2.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 85°F | 59°F | 2.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 78°F | 49°F | 1.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 64°F | 35°F | 1.4 in | 2.0 in |
| Nov | 51°F | 24°F | 0.4 in | 2.8 in |
| Dec | 40°F | 16°F | 0.3 in | 3.5 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Julesburg (0 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Sedgwick County has had 6 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for biologicals.
- 2020-03-28: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2015-07-16: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2013-09-14: Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2005-09-05: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Coastal Storm)
- 2001-05-17: Severe Winter Storms (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Searle Field (OGA) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 27 miles away.
- Ovid 7 mi west, about 11 min by car
- Big Springs 11 mi northeast, about 18 min by car
- Chappell 13 mi northwest, about 21 min by car
- Brule 21 mi east, about 34 min by car
- Holyoke 28 mi south, about 45 min by car
- Ogallala 30 mi east, about 48 min by car
- Grant 30 mi east, about 48 min by car
- Oshkosh 30 mi north, about 48 min by car
- Haxtun 31 mi southwest, about 49 min by car
- Sterling 55 mi southwest, about 1 h 30 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Sedgwick County Courthouse, Julesburg, Calvin Beale, Public domain
- South entrance to Julesburg - panoramio, Peter K., CC BY-SA 3.0
- Julesburg, Colorado UP Station, Coemgenus at en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
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