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Elizabeth, CO
Full City Profile · Colorado · Douglas County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
1,694
Population
792/sq mi density
$110,227
Median Income
$39,508 per capita
$444,000
Home Value
$661,254 Zillow
$1,526
Median Rent
18.8% income on rent
48°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
140
Violent Crime/100K
1,053 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$110,227 median income, 2.2% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$444,000 home value, $1,526/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
140 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.2 / 5.0
39.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Elizabeth experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 19.3 inches. The area receives 74.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-1°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 48.2°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,532 ft (1,991 m) |
| Area | 1.3 sq mi (3.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 792/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.3653°N, 104.6039°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Douglas County County |
| Nearest Airport | Denver International (DEN) 34 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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 | 31°F (-1°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| February | 31°F (-1°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 1.4 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 2.5 in | Wettest |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 2.1 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 2.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 2.1 in | |
| September | 60°F (15°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
Elizabeth has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 29°F in December to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.5") and January the driest (0.3").