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Brookside, CO
Full City Profile · Colorado · Fremont County County
2.5
/5.0
C+
Fair
263
Population
560/sq mi density
$57,321
Median Income
$41,341 per capita
$287,500
Home Value
$304,958 Zillow
$1,300
Median Rent
51.0% income on rent
52°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
182
Violent Crime/100K
1,381 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$57,321 median income, 11.0% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$287,500 home value, $1,300/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
182 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
23.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Brookside experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 13.7 inches. The area receives 38.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 52.1°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,382 ft (1,640 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 560/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.4135°N, 105.1909°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Fremont County County |
| Nearest Airport | San Luis Valley Regional/Bergman Field (ALS) 77 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 68.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 66.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 40.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 1.2 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 1.6 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 1.3 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 2.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 2.3 in | Wettest |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 1.1 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 38°F (4°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 32°F (0°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
Brookside has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 32°F in December to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 13.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.3") and January the driest (0.4").