About Genesee
Genesee is a small unincorporated community in central Colorado.
Officially, Genesee is a census-designated place — a real, named community that residents call home, governed at the county level. The community covers 6.62 square miles.
📰 Genesee News Today
- Genesee Co. woman allegedly sexually assaulted by doctor while unconscious: lawsuit The Detroit News · Aug 12
- Genesee Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 22
- Genesee Co. voters approve all countywide millages WJRT ABC12 · Aug 5
- As wildfire threats loom, Colorado foothills community of Genesee starts using new evacuation route road CBS News · Jun 9
- Detroit Lions stop in Genesee Co., take part in reading challenge & student-athlete event midmichigannow.com · Jul 21
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Genesee Unique
- An unincorporated community — no city hall of its own, which often means lower local taxes and county-managed services.
- Part of the fabric of Colorado — one of 482 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 5 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Genesee
- Buffalo Moon Coffee Shop Cafe & Gifts — coffee shop (café)
- Chart House — seafood
- Guido's Pizza Genesee — pizza
- Mount Vernon Country Club
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateColorado
TypeCDP
Population (2024)—
Land area6.62 sq mi
Coordinates39.6879, -105.2712