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Black Forest, CO
Full City Profile · Colorado · Douglas County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
14,658
Population
146/sq mi density
$142,173
Median Income
$65,532 per capita
$805,200
Home Value
$750,955 Zillow
44°F
Avg Temperature
326 sunny days/yr
136
Violent Crime/100K
2,381 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$142,173 median income, 3.7% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.5 / 5.0
$805,200 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
136 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
57.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Black Forest has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 326 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 21.6 inches. The area receives 101.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
25°F Jan (-4°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 43.9°F |
| 19% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 326 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,521 ft (2,292 m) |
| Area | 100.7 sq mi (260.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 146/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.0636°N, 104.6796°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Douglas County County |
| Nearest Airport | Denver International (DEN) 55 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0524 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 5.0 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 88.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 73.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively High |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Very High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 33°F (1°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 1.6 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 2.2 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 2.8 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 1.4 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 33°F (1°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.6 in |
Black Forest has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 25°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.8") and January the driest (0.4").