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Coal Creek, CO
Full City Profile · Colorado · Gilpin County County
2.4
/5.0
C
Fair
395
Population
42/sq mi density
$41,333
Median Income
$27,187 per capita
$205,300
Home Value
$599,594 Zillow
$1,313
Median Rent
25.1% income on rent
40°F
Avg Temperature
326 sunny days/yr
4,918
Violent Crime/100K
187,705 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$41,333 median income, 5.1% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$205,300 home value, $1,313/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
4,918 violent crimes/100K (1194% above avg)
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Coal Creek 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. The area gets 326 sunny days per year. 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 41.
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) |
| Sunny Days | 326 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 8,600 ft (2,621 m) |
| Area | 3.6 sq mi (9.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 42/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.9047°N, 105.3721°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Gilpin County County |
| Nearest Airport | Denver International (DEN) 37 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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 | Coldest |
| February | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.9 in | Driest |
| March | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 36°F (2°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 45°F (7°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 54°F (12°C) | 1.9 in | |
| July | 60°F (16°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 58°F (15°C) | 2.2 in | |
| September | 51°F (11°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 42°F (5°C) | 1.2 in | |
| November | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 26°F (-3°C) | 1.1 in |
Coal Creek has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 25°F in January to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.2") and February the driest (0.9").