About Ovid
Set in the northeastern part of Colorado, Ovid is a tiny community with an estimated population of 256.
Officially, Ovid is an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 0.16 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,600 residents per square mile.
📰 Ovid News Today
- Early Morning Investigation Underway in Ovid Julesburg Advocate · Feb 9
- Jolene "Jody" M. Jimenez Obituary May 27, 2026 Adams & Swanson Funeral Home · May 27
- Linda Kleist Obituary (2026) - Ovid, CO - Holechek-Bondegard Funeral Home and Cremations - Chappell Legacy obituary · Feb 28
- Nebraska’s Perkins County Canal 60% designed, on track for 2032 completion knopnews2.com · Mar 2
- Why Are Colorado and Nebraska Fighting? - 5280 5280 - Denver's Mile High Magazine · Nov 3
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Ovid Unique
- One of the smallest municipal footprints in the country at just 0.16 sq mi.
- 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
- 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 10 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Ovid
- Big B's Bar and Grill — american
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏫 Schools in Ovid
- Revere Elementary
- Revere Junior-Senior High School
- Revere Lil' Raiders
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateColorado
TypeTown
Population (2024)256
Rank in state#222 of 271
Land area0.16 sq mi
Density1,600/sq mi
Coordinates40.9607, -102.3883