Breckenridge, CO
Full City Profile · Colorado · Summit County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
5,001
Population
828/sq mi density
$132,666
Median Income
$58,796 per capita
$757,100
Home Value
$1,186,951 Zillow
$1,438
Median Rent
19.2% income on rent
36°F
Avg Temperature
326
Violent Crime/100K
2,999 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$132,666 median income, 0.7% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.5 / 5.0
$757,100 home value, $1,438/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
326 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
59.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Breckenridge has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 21.8 inches. The area receives 184.6 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
16°F Jan (-9°C)
57°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 35.5°F |
| 34% below US avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 57°F (14°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 9,592 ft (2,924 m) |
| Area | 6.0 sq mi (15.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 828/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.4995°N, 106.0432°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Summit County County |
| Nearest Airport | Eagle County Regional (EGE) 48 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 60.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 44.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | No Rating |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| 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)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16°F (-9°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 19°F (-8°C) | 1.9 in | |
| March | 26°F (-4°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 33°F (0°C) | 2.5 in | Wettest |
| May | 42°F (5°C) | 2.0 in | |
| June | 51°F (10°C) | 1.2 in | Driest |
| July | 57°F (14°C) | 2.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 55°F (13°C) | 2.2 in | |
| September | 48°F (9°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 37°F (3°C) | 1.4 in | |
| November | 26°F (-3°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 17°F (-8°C) | 1.5 in |
Breckenridge has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 16°F in January to 57°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.8 inches, with April being the wettest month (2.5") and June the driest (1.2").