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Blue Valley, CO

Full City Profile · Colorado · Clear Creek County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
169 Population 161/sq mi density
$78,387 Median Income $43,415 per capita
45°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
1,312 Violent Crime/100K 3,995 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$78,387 median income, 0.0% unemployment
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,312 violent crimes/100K (245% above avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
57.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Blue Valley has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 18.6 inches. The area receives 80.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average44.7°F
17% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation9,334 ft (2,845 m)
Area1.1 sq mi (2.7 km²)
Population Density161/sq mi
Coordinates39.6997°N, 105.4921°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountyClear Creek County County
Nearest AirportDenver International (DEN)
45 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.6"
51% below US avg
Snowfall 80.8"
Wettest Month (Jul) 2.40"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.87"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0562 ppm

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score46.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience51.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Moderate
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Very Low
Heat Wave No Rating
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Relatively Moderate
Volcano Very Low
Avalanche Very High
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

39 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.0. Most recent: M2.7 on Jun 13, 2025.

Dec 25, 1994 9 km NE of Larkspur, Colorado M4.0 74 km
Dec 23, 1995 7 km WNW of Rock Creek Park, Colorado M3.5 119 km
Aug 21, 2012 12 km SSW of Gypsum, Colorado M3.4 129 km
Apr 10, 2011 12 km N of Oak Creek, Colorado M3.4 145 km
Jan 18, 1997 8 km SE of Westcreek, Colorado M3.3 75 km
Jun 1, 2014 9 km NNW of Kersey, Colorado M3.2 114 km
Jul 22, 2001 6 km WNW of Woodland Park, Colorado M3.1 82 km
Jan 26, 2008 12 km NE of Cotopaxi, Colorado M3.1 139 km
Jul 8, 1993 9 km ENE of Aspen, Colorado M3.1 117 km
Sep 12, 1990 13 km NW of Silverthorne, Colorado M3.0 61 km
Feb 7, 2000 19 km NE of Steamboat Springs, Colorado M3.0 141 km
Jan 1, 2003 6 km SE of Aspen, Colorado M2.9 125 km
Feb 26, 2008 29 km WNW of Westcreek, Colorado M2.9 47 km
Jan 19, 1997 8 km SE of Westcreek, Colorado M2.9 75 km
Mar 30, 2019 7 km NE of Greeley, Colorado M2.9 112 km
May 1, 2009 21 km NW of Dotsero, Colorado M2.9 148 km
Apr 12, 2015 5 km NE of Aspen, Colorado M2.8 121 km
Apr 11, 2021 9 km E of Woody Creek, Colorado M2.8 119 km
Jul 30, 2000 7 km SW of Steamboat Springs, Colorado M2.8 145 km
Oct 13, 2002 13 km S of Norrie, Colorado M2.8 114 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

447 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 1 fatality, 153 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 4, 2015 EF3 71 km 0
May 22, 2008 EF3 87 km 1
Jun 15, 1988 EF3 48 km 0
Jun 12, 1982 EF3 83 km 0
Jun 13, 1977 EF3 95 km 0
May 18, 1975 EF3 66 km 0
Jun 7, 2021 EF2 70 km 0
Jun 8, 2014 EF2 80 km 0
Jun 15, 2009 EF2 90 km 0
Jul 13, 1996 EF2 94 km 0
Jun 15, 1988 EF2 48 km 0
Jun 5, 1988 EF2 56 km 0
Jun 5, 1988 EF2 46 km 0
Jul 2, 1987 EF2 68 km 0
Jun 20, 1987 EF2 75 km 0
Jun 8, 1986 EF2 51 km 0
Jun 8, 1986 EF2 78 km 0
Jul 19, 1985 EF2 57 km 0
May 18, 1984 EF2 84 km 0
May 18, 1984 EF2 95 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: EAST TROUBLESOME (188,924 ac, 2020).

Year Name Acres Distance
2020 EAST TROUBLESOME 188,924 73 km
2002 HAYMAN 129,417 56 km
2012 WALDO CANYON 20,112 98 km
2020 WILLIAMS FORK 14,679 45 km
2018 WESTON PASS 13,169 87 km
1996 BUFFALO CREEK 11,690 41 km
2000 BOBCAT 10,444 88 km
2020 CALWOOD 9,836 53 km
2000 HIGH MEADOWS 9,607 35 km
2001 MVD PSFRXASST 4 7,375 60 km
2021 MARSHALL 6,286 39 km
2010 FOURMILE CANYON 5,865 40 km
2002 BIG ELK 4,348 66 km
2012 LOWER NORTH FORK FIRE 3,436 38 km
2003 OVERLAND 3,232 50 km
2009 OLD STAGE 3,160 47 km
2011 CRYSTAL FIRE 2,855 97 km
2002 SCHOONOVER 2,821 57 km
2012 FERN LAKE 2,549 75 km
2020 SUNDAY FIRE 2,204 94 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-2°C) 0.9 in Driest
February 27°F (-3°C) 0.9 in
March 30°F (-1°C) 1.4 in
April 36°F (2°C) 1.9 in
May 46°F (8°C) 2.2 in
June 55°F (13°C) 1.9 in
July 65°F (18°C) 2.4 in Warmest, Wettest
August 59°F (15°C) 2.3 in
September 52°F (11°C) 1.5 in
October 42°F (6°C) 1.2 in
November 31°F (-0°C) 1.0 in
December 27°F (-3°C) 1.1 in Coldest

Blue Valley has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 27°F in December to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.4") and January the driest (0.9").

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