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Castle Pines, CO
Full City Profile · Colorado · Douglas County County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
12,573
Population
1,311/sq mi density
$189,918
Median Income
$79,046 per capita
$827,900
Home Value
$882,812 Zillow
$2,128
Median Rent
44.0% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
43
Violent Crime/100K
6,387 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$189,918 median income, 1.9% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$827,900 home value, $2,128/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
43 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
69.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Castle Pines experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 17.6 inches. The area receives 57.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
32°F Jan (-0°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 49.6°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,332 ft (1,930 m) |
| Area | 5.0 sq mi (12.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,311/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.4625°N, 104.8706°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Douglas County County |
| Nearest Airport | Denver International (DEN) 30 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 | 32°F (-0°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| February | 32°F (0°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 2.6 in | Wettest |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 2.0 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 2.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 2.0 in | |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 1.4 in | |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
Castle Pines has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 30°F in December to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.6") and January the driest (0.5").