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Edgewater, CO

Full City Profile · Colorado · Broomfield County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
4,955 Population 7,079/sq mi density
$74,320 Median Income $47,727 per capita
$603,400 Home Value $580,241 Zillow
$1,468 Median Rent 33.0% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
168 Violent Crime/100K 6,563 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$74,320 median income, 5.2% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.1 / 5.0
$603,400 home value, $1,468/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
168 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.3 / 5.0
41.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Edgewater 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. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 17.5 inches. The area receives 58.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

33°F Jan (0°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average50.5°F
6% below US avg
January Average33°F (0°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,368 ft (1,636 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.8 km²)
Population Density7,079/sq mi
Coordinates39.7508°N, 105.0626°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountyBroomfield County County
Nearest AirportDenver International (DEN)
22 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.5"
54% below US avg
Snowfall 58.0"
Wettest Month (May) 2.68"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.55"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score34.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience81.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively High
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
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 56 km
Dec 23, 1995 7 km WNW of Rock Creek Park, Colorado M3.5 114 km
Jan 18, 1997 8 km SE of Westcreek, Colorado M3.3 72 km
Jun 1, 2014 9 km NNW of Kersey, Colorado M3.2 89 km
Jul 22, 2001 6 km WNW of Woodland Park, Colorado M3.1 81 km
Sep 12, 1990 13 km NW of Silverthorne, Colorado M3.0 98 km
Jan 19, 1997 8 km SE of Westcreek, Colorado M2.9 72 km
Mar 30, 2019 7 km NE of Greeley, Colorado M2.9 87 km
Feb 26, 2008 29 km WNW of Westcreek, Colorado M2.9 63 km
Dec 31, 1995 6 km WNW of Rock Creek Park, Colorado M2.8 116 km
Oct 13, 2002 13 km S of Norrie, Colorado M2.8 150 km
Jan 19, 1997 8 km SE of Westcreek, Colorado M2.7 72 km
Apr 18, 1998 8 km SE of Westcreek, Colorado M2.7 72 km
Jun 13, 2025 7 km SE of Erie, Colorado M2.7 29 km
Jun 21, 2018 16 km SSW of Walden, Colorado M2.7 146 km
Aug 23, 2016 2 km SSE of Eaton, Colorado M2.6 89 km
Jun 23, 2014 6 km NNE of Kersey, Colorado M2.5 89 km
Jun 26, 2021 19 km WNW of Cañon City, Colorado M2.5 141 km
Jan 11, 1995 15 km SSE of Norrie, Colorado M2.5 147 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

687 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 1 fatality, 161 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 4, 2015 EF3 56 km 0
May 22, 2008 EF3 60 km 1
Jun 15, 1988 EF3 12 km 0
Jun 12, 1982 EF3 46 km 0
Jun 13, 1977 EF3 91 km 0
May 18, 1975 EF3 29 km 0
May 15, 1952 EF3 77 km 0
Jun 7, 2021 EF2 45 km 0
May 7, 2016 EF2 93 km 0
Jun 8, 2014 EF2 92 km 0
Jun 7, 2012 EF2 96 km 0
Jun 15, 2009 EF2 68 km 0
Jul 31, 1996 EF2 90 km 0
Jul 13, 1996 EF2 57 km 0
Jun 15, 1988 EF2 12 km 0
Jun 5, 1988 EF2 22 km 0
Jun 5, 1988 EF2 29 km 0
Jul 7, 1987 EF2 93 km 0
Jul 2, 1987 EF2 32 km 0
Jun 20, 1987 EF2 38 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: EAST TROUBLESOME (188,924 ac, 2020).

Year Name Acres Distance
2020 EAST TROUBLESOME 188,924 96 km
2002 HAYMAN 129,417 62 km
2012 WALDO CANYON 20,112 92 km
2020 WILLIAMS FORK 14,679 79 km
2013 BLACK FOREST 11,885 85 km
1996 BUFFALO CREEK 11,690 45 km
2000 BOBCAT 10,444 83 km
2020 CALWOOD 9,836 50 km
2000 HIGH MEADOWS 9,607 47 km
2001 MVD PSFRXASST 4 7,375 58 km
2021 MARSHALL 6,286 25 km
2010 FOURMILE CANYON 5,865 43 km
2002 BIG ELK 4,348 67 km
2012 LOWER NORTH FORK FIRE 3,436 35 km
2003 OVERLAND 3,232 49 km
2009 OLD STAGE 3,160 42 km
2011 CRYSTAL FIRE 2,855 92 km
2002 SCHOONOVER 2,821 59 km
2012 FERN LAKE 2,549 85 km
2020 SUNDAY FIRE 2,204 62 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 33°F (0°C) 0.6 in Driest
February 35°F (2°C) 0.6 in
March 40°F (5°C) 1.6 in
April 47°F (9°C) 2.2 in
May 57°F (14°C) 2.7 in Wettest
June 67°F (19°C) 1.9 in
July 73°F (23°C) 2.0 in Warmest
August 71°F (22°C) 1.7 in
September 62°F (17°C) 1.5 in
October 51°F (11°C) 1.2 in
November 39°F (4°C) 1.2 in
December 32°F (0°C) 0.8 in Coldest

Edgewater has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 32°F in December to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.7") and January the driest (0.6").

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