Elbert, CO
Full City Profile · Colorado · Douglas County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
150
Population
273/sq mi density
$56,500
Median Income
$40,598 per capita
$263,200
Home Value
$740,909 Zillow
$1,188
Median Rent
18.8% income on rent
44°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$56,500 median income, 5.2% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$263,200 home value, $1,188/mo rent
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Elbert has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 21.6 inches. The area receives 101.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Temperature
25°F Jan (-4°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 43.9°F |
| 19% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,841 ft (2,085 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 273/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.2189°N, 104.5404°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Douglas County County |
| Nearest Airport | Denver International (DEN) 45 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 48.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 57.3% |
| Unhealthy Days | 25 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0524 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 5.0 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 88.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 73.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively High |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Very High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.6 in | |
| February | 28°F (-3°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 42°F (5°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 51°F (10°C) | 2.7 in | |
| June | 60°F (15°C) | 2.3 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 1.4 in | |
| October | 44°F (7°C) | 1.2 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
Elbert has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 25°F in December to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.9") and December the driest (0.6").