Dakota Ridge, CO
Full City Profile · Colorado · Jefferson County County
4.6
/5.0
A+
Excellent
34,159
Population
3,638/sq mi density
$120,368
Median Income
$54,466 per capita
$570,400
Home Value
$600,186 Zillow
$2,103
Median Rent
32.5% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.6 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$120,368 median income, 2.8% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$570,400 home value, $2,103/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
50.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Dakota Ridge experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 16.6 inches. The area receives 34.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 50.
Temperature
33°F Jan (0°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 50.8°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,781 ft (1,762 m) |
| Area | 9.6 sq mi (24.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,638/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.6192°N, 105.1351°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Jefferson County County |
| Nearest Airport | Denver International (DEN) 30 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 50.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 52.5% |
| Unhealthy Days | 37 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0525 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 5.2 ppb |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 94.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 11.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 66.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively High |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Very High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Very High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (0°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 33°F (1°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 1.2 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 56°F (14°C) | 2.7 in | Wettest |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 1.9 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 1.9 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 1.0 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 33°F (0°C) | 0.6 in |
Dakota Ridge has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 33°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.7") and January the driest (0.5").