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Cripple Creek, CO
Full City Profile · Colorado · Teller County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
822
Population
541/sq mi density
$39,198
Median Income
$31,408 per capita
$244,600
Home Value
$319,038 Zillow
$1,078
Median Rent
33.8% income on rent
42°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
629
Violent Crime/100K
4,957 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$39,198 median income, 1.4% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.1 / 5.0
$244,600 home value, $1,078/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
629 violent crimes/100K (66% above avg)
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Cripple Creek has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 18.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-4°C)
62°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 41.6°F |
| 23% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 9,518 ft (2,901 m) |
| Area | 1.5 sq mi (4.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 541/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.7466°N, 105.1850°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Teller County County |
| Nearest Airport | Denver International (DEN) 82 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 38.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 46.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-4°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| February | 24°F (-4°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 37°F (3°C) | 1.2 in | |
| May | 46°F (8°C) | 1.7 in | |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 1.7 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 2.9 in | Wettest |
| September | 52°F (11°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 42°F (6°C) | 1.0 in | |
| November | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
Cripple Creek has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 23°F in December to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.9") and January the driest (0.4").