Struggling With Allergies? These 10 Colorado Cities Are the Worst

It is allergy season in Colorado. Are you struggling as much as I am right now? I will tell you what, this allergy season has been rough.

My girlfriend left our window open last night when we went to bed and I woke up feeling like a pufferfish. The congestion, head pressure, and mountain of tissues in the trash can next to my desk are evidence that shows that allergies are no joke in Colorado.

I live in Northern Colorado and have many friends who say that allergies are the worst in NoCo compared to the rest of the state. Is that true?

Colorado Allergy Season Hits Hard: But Where Is It Worst?

Lawn Love compiled data that shows where allergies are the most obnoxious in the nation. They ranked nearly 500 cities that struggle with season allergies. Here are the top ten Colorado cities where allergies are the most severe.

10 Colorado Cities Where Seasonal Allergies Hit the Hardest

This data was compiled via national research from Lawn Love.

Gallery Credit: Tanner Chambers

Top 10 Colorado Cities for the Worst Seasonal Allergies

Let's take a look at how our top ten cities ranked compared to the rest of the nation.

#10 - Broomfield - Ranked 453rd nationwide
#9 - Castle Rock - Ranked 412th nationwide
#8 - Greeley - Ranked 388th nationwide
#7 - Arvada - Ranked 333rd nationwide
#6 - Boulder - Ranked 329th nationwide
#5 - Pueblo - Ranked 328th nationwide
#4 - Loveland - Ranked 321st nationwide
#3 - Longmont - Ranked 313th nationwide
#2 - Fort Collins - Ranked 243rd nationwide
#1 - Colorado Springs - 189th nationwide

Why Colorado Feels Worse for Allergies Even if It Ranks Low

The data suggest that Colorado allergies are not as severe as other states. I found this incredibly surprising. I have been all over the country and I have to say that my allergies were the most severe in Colorado.

This is most likely because I live in Colorado and have spent the most time here, but it takes a while to get used to.

Many people who visit struggle with allergies in the spring and summer months.

Natural Relief Tips for Colorado Allergy Sufferers

If you need allergy relief, my biggest recommendation is to buy local honey. I want to emphasize that you need to buy local honey. Local honey has local pollen that will help your body get used to pollen.