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Air Force Academy, CO
Full City Profile · Colorado · El Paso County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
6,701
Population
671/sq mi density
$93,889
Median Income
$20,100 per capita
$2,223
Median Rent
27.5% income on rent
47°F
Avg Temperature
297 sunny days/yr
136
Violent Crime/100K
2,381 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$93,889 median income, 0.4% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
136 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
35.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Air Force Academy experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 297 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-2°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 47.0°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 297 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,779 ft (2,066 m) |
| Area | 10.0 sq mi (25.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 671/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.9942°N, 104.8639°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | El Paso County County |
| Nearest Airport | Denver International (DEN) 61 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0494 ppm |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.81 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.33 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 5.4 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 94.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 58.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively High |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Very High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 32°F (-0°C) | 1.2 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 2.1 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 2.9 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 2.9 in | |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 44°F (6°C) | 1.0 in | |
| November | 32°F (0°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
Air Force Academy has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 26°F in December to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.9") and January the driest (0.4").