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Dove Valley, CO

Full City Profile · Colorado · Denver County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
5,313 Population 1,697/sq mi density
$85,772 Median Income $38,651 per capita
$425,900 Home Value $638,401 Zillow
$1,892 Median Rent 40.1% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
132 Violent Crime/100K 1,208 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$85,772 median income, 2.9% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$425,900 home value, $1,892/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
132 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.5 / 5.0
43.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Dove Valley 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. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 15.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

32°F Jan (-0°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average50.2°F
7% below US avg
January Average32°F (-0°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,751 ft (1,753 m)
Area3.3 sq mi (8.6 km²)
Population Density1,697/sq mi
Coordinates39.5749°N, 104.8324°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountyDenver County County
Nearest AirportDenver International (DEN)
22 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 15.0"
60% below US avg
Wettest Month (May) 2.48"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.39"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

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 RiskRelatively High
Risk Score95.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability17.8 / 100
Community Resilience68.5 / 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)

Earthquake History

19 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.0. Most recent: M2.7 on Jun 13, 2025.

Dec 25, 1994 9 km NE of Larkspur, Colorado M4.0 32 km
Dec 23, 1995 7 km WNW of Rock Creek Park, Colorado M3.5 94 km
Jan 18, 1997 8 km SE of Westcreek, Colorado M3.3 58 km
Jun 1, 2014 9 km NNW of Kersey, Colorado M3.2 101 km
Jan 26, 2008 12 km NE of Cotopaxi, Colorado M3.1 141 km
Jul 22, 2001 6 km WNW of Woodland Park, Colorado M3.1 67 km
Sep 12, 1990 13 km NW of Silverthorne, Colorado M3.0 119 km
Mar 30, 2019 7 km NE of Greeley, Colorado M2.9 100 km
Jan 19, 1997 8 km SE of Westcreek, Colorado M2.9 58 km
Feb 26, 2008 29 km WNW of Westcreek, Colorado M2.9 64 km
Dec 31, 1995 6 km WNW of Rock Creek Park, Colorado M2.8 96 km
Jan 19, 1997 8 km SE of Westcreek, Colorado M2.7 58 km
Apr 18, 1998 8 km SE of Westcreek, Colorado M2.7 58 km
Jun 13, 2025 7 km SE of Erie, Colorado M2.7 50 km
Sep 24, 2013 6 km NNE of Cotopaxi, Colorado M2.6 147 km
Aug 23, 2016 2 km SSE of Eaton, Colorado M2.6 104 km
Jun 23, 2014 6 km NNE of Kersey, Colorado M2.5 100 km
Jun 26, 2021 19 km WNW of Cañon City, Colorado M2.5 128 km
Aug 4, 1994 6 km NNE of Smeltertown, Colorado M2.5 147 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

773 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 1 fatality, 175 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 4, 2015 EF3 78 km 0
May 22, 2008 EF3 73 km 1
Jun 6, 1990 EF3 96 km 0
Jun 15, 1988 EF3 19 km 0
Jun 12, 1982 EF3 38 km 0
Jun 24, 1979 EF3 81 km 0
Jun 13, 1977 EF3 74 km 0
May 18, 1975 EF3 27 km 0
May 15, 1952 EF3 87 km 0
Jun 7, 2021 EF2 63 km 0
May 7, 2016 EF2 92 km 0
Jun 8, 2014 EF2 85 km 0
Jun 7, 2012 EF2 69 km 0
Jun 15, 2009 EF2 41 km 0
May 10, 2004 EF2 75 km 0
May 28, 2001 EF2 93 km 0
May 28, 2001 EF2 91 km 0
Jul 13, 1996 EF2 45 km 0
Jun 15, 1988 EF2 19 km 0
Jun 5, 1988 EF2 49 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: HAYMAN (129,417 ac, 2002).

Year Name Acres Distance
2002 HAYMAN 129,417 56 km
2012 WALDO CANYON 20,112 73 km
2013 BLACK FOREST 11,885 60 km
1996 BUFFALO CREEK 11,690 42 km
2020 CALWOOD 9,836 77 km
2000 HIGH MEADOWS 9,607 49 km
2001 MVD PSFRXASST 4 7,375 47 km
2002 MILNE/SQUIRREL 6,568 97 km
2021 MARSHALL 6,286 52 km
2010 FOURMILE CANYON 5,865 71 km
1997 UNNAMED 4,380 97 km
2002 BIG ELK 4,348 94 km
2021 BIJOU 3,485 100 km
2012 LOWER NORTH FORK FIRE 3,436 34 km
2003 OVERLAND 3,232 76 km
1998 UNNAMED 3,188 98 km
2009 OLD STAGE 3,160 69 km
2018 RANGE 5 2,888 98 km
2002 SCHOONOVER 2,821 50 km
1996 UNNAMED 2,692 93 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (-0°C) 0.4 in Driest
February 33°F (1°C) 0.4 in
March 39°F (4°C) 1.1 in
April 46°F (8°C) 1.6 in
May 56°F (13°C) 2.5 in Wettest
June 66°F (19°C) 2.0 in
July 73°F (23°C) 2.2 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 1.9 in
September 62°F (16°C) 1.3 in
October 50°F (10°C) 1.0 in
November 38°F (3°C) 0.9 in
December 31°F (-1°C) 0.5 in Coldest

Dove Valley has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 31°F in December to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.5") and January the driest (0.4").

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