Cattle Creek, CO
Full City Profile · Colorado · Garfield County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
339
Population
261/sq mi density
$43,208
Median Income
$58,937 per capita
$919,600
Home Value
$1,415,112 Zillow
48°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$43,208 median income, 5.3% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$919,600 home value, /mo rent
A+
Education
4.8 / 5.0
47.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Cattle Creek experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 15.5 inches. The area receives 38.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 49.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-4°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 47.6°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,245 ft (1,903 m) |
| Area | 1.3 sq mi (3.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 261/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.4666°N, 107.2599°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Garfield County County |
| Nearest Airport | Eagle County Regional (EGE) 22 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 49.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 59.0% |
| Unhealthy Days | 5 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0506 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 3.9 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 4.1 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 64.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 15.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 12.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively High |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-4°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.2 in | |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 1.2 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 1.6 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 1.7 in | Wettest |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 1.0 in | Driest |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 1.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 1.3 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 1.6 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 1.6 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 26°F (-4°C) | 1.2 in |
Cattle Creek has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 24°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (1.7") and June the driest (1.0").