Brush, Colorado
City · Population 5,370 · #78 in Colorado
About Brush
Set in the northeastern part of Colorado, Brush is a close-knit town, home to 5,370 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Brush is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 2.83 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,898 residents per square mile.
📰 Brush News Today
- Larry Lee Giauque Obituary (2026) - Brush, CO - Heer Mortuaries & Crematory - Fort Morgan Legacy obituary · Aug 10
- Brush police find dead body in vehicle at tow lot KKTV · Mar 17
- Brush Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 27
- Monthly Weather Forecast for Brush, Colorado 80723 The Weather Channel · Dec 28
- Evacuations lifted for residents near brush fire in Northern Colorado CBS News · Jul 13
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Brush Unique
- The only place in America named Brush — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in northeastern Colorado, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Colorado — one of 482 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
- Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 5,370.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 9 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Brush
- Glassi Restaurant & Bar — indian
- El Potrero — mexican
- Home Plate Family Restaurant — american
- Hunt Brothers Pizza — pizza
- Pizza Hut + Wing Street — pizza
- True Grits Steak House — steak house
- Willow Coffee — coffee shop (café)
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Brush Area Museum & Cultural Center · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Brush
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Brush
- Beaver Valley Elementary School
- Brush High School
- Brush Middle School
- Thomson Primary School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare
- East Morgan County Hospital · 24/7 ER · Critical Access Hospitals
Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateColorado
TypeCity
Population (2024)5,370
Rank in state#78 of 271
Land area2.83 sq mi
Density1,898/sq mi
Coordinates40.2593, -103.6363