Central, CO
Full City Profile · Colorado · Gilpin County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
576
Population
207/sq mi density
$62,094
Median Income
$47,810 per capita
$379,400
Home Value
$392,531 Zillow
$1,604
Median Rent
34.1% income on rent
40°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$62,094 median income, 3.3% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.2 / 5.0
$379,400 home value, $1,604/mo rent
B
Education
3.5 / 5.0
30.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Central has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 25.8 inches. The area receives 194.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Temperature
25°F Jan (-4°C)
60°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 39.9°F |
| 26% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 8,718 ft (2,657 m) |
| Area | 2.8 sq mi (7.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 207/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.7928°N, 105.5143°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Gilpin County County |
| Nearest Airport | Denver International (DEN) 45 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 48.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 66.1% |
| Unhealthy Days | 12 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0518 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 6.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 12.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 79.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | No Rating |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.0 in | Driest |
| February | 24°F (-4°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 31°F (-1°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 35°F (2°C) | 3.8 in | Wettest |
| May | 44°F (7°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 54°F (12°C) | 2.2 in | |
| July | 60°F (16°C) | 2.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 2.8 in | |
| September | 52°F (11°C) | 1.9 in | |
| October | 41°F (5°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.2 in | |
| December | 24°F (-4°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest |
Central has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 24°F in December to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.8 inches, with April being the wettest month (3.8") and January the driest (1.0").