The Hub of Northern Colorado
Agricultural & Manufacturing Center of Northern Colorado
- History – As a trading post in the 1860’s, Milliken was established by visionaries wanting to develop a railroad line from Denver to Seattle. Named in honor of Judge John Milliken, the town was recognized by the State as the Town of Milliken in October, 1910.
- Economy – Initially, Milliken was a rural trading post, then flourished as a railroad and cattle ranching community. In the heart of the largest agriculture and energy-producing county in the state, Milliken is a prime location for these and other industries seeking a central location with easy access to major transportation networks. The manufacturing sector is the largest sector in Weld County – https://bit.ly/3ElO3xK. Manufacturers include: JBS, Vestas Blades & Nacelles, Carestream Health, Leprino Foods, Sparton Medical Systems, and Advanced Forming Technologies. Click here for more on the economy –http://bit.ly/3AzVCQs.
- Location – I-25 and Highway 60 afford Milliken good access to Denver and all Northern Colorado cities. Hunting, fishing, hiking, skiing are within reasonable drive distances with golf, hiking/biking trails all located nearby.
- Population – 8, 942.
- Schools – Like other nearby communities, Milliken is served by the Weld County RE-5J School District. To learn more, check out this link – https://bit.ly/3EjkYD3.
- Median Price Home – $476,000.
