Cherry Creek, CO
Full City Profile · Colorado · Denver County County
4.4
/5.0
A
Great
11,011
Population
6,593/sq mi density
$147,618
Median Income
$84,798 per capita
$856,800
Home Value
$866,980 Zillow
$1,974
Median Rent
31.8% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.4 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$147,618 median income, 2.6% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.4 / 5.0
$856,800 home value, $1,974/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
75.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Cherry Creek experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 15.0 inches. The area receives 49.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 55.
Temperature
32°F Jan (-0°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 50.2°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,743 ft (1,750 m) |
| Area | 1.7 sq mi (4.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 6,593/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.6095°N, 104.8645°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Denver County County |
| Nearest Airport | Denver International (DEN) 20 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 55.0 |
| Rating | Moderate |
| Good Days % | 35.2% |
| Unhealthy Days | 29 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0480 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 26.5 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.77 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.36 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 6.9 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 95.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 17.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 68.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Very High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Very High |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Volcano | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (-0°C) | 0.4 in | |
| February | 33°F (1°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 1.0 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 2.0 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 2.0 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 1.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 2.3 in | Wettest |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 1.0 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 31°F (-0°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
Cherry Creek has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 31°F in December to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.3") and December the driest (0.4").