Black Hawk, CO
Full City Profile · Colorado · Gilpin County County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
156
Population
50/sq mi density
$112,727
Median Income
$66,652 per capita
$486,700
Home Value
$405,064 Zillow
$1,813
Median Rent
26.9% income on rent
40°F
Avg Temperature
12,500
Violent Crime/100K
181,250 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$112,727 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$486,700 home value, $1,813/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
12,500 violent crimes/100K (3189% above avg)
A
Education
4.4 / 5.0
43.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Black Hawk has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 25.8 inches. The area receives 194.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Temperature
25°F Jan (-4°C)
60°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 39.9°F |
| 26% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 8,046 ft (2,452 m) |
| Area | 1.9 sq mi (5.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 50/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.8017°N, 105.4933°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Gilpin County County |
| Nearest Airport | Denver International (DEN) 44 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 48.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 66.1% |
| Unhealthy Days | 12 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0518 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 6.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 12.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 79.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | No Rating |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.0 in | Driest |
| February | 24°F (-4°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 31°F (-1°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 35°F (2°C) | 3.8 in | Wettest |
| May | 44°F (7°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 54°F (12°C) | 2.2 in | |
| July | 60°F (16°C) | 2.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 2.8 in | |
| September | 52°F (11°C) | 1.9 in | |
| October | 41°F (5°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.2 in | |
| December | 24°F (-4°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest |
Black Hawk has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 24°F in December to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.8 inches, with April being the wettest month (3.8") and January the driest (1.0").