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Ellicott, CO
Full City Profile · Colorado · El Paso County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,337
Population
122/sq mi density
$55,822
Median Income
$19,181 per capita
$597
Median Rent
12.5% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
312
Violent Crime/100K
2,503 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$55,822 median income, 0.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
312 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Ellicott experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 71°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
31°F Jan (-1°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 50.7°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,974 ft (1,821 m) |
| Area | 10.9 sq mi (28.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 122/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.8256°N, 104.3829°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | El Paso County County |
| Nearest Airport | Denver International (DEN) 73 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0494 ppm |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.81 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.33 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 5.4 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 94.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 58.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively High |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Very High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Relatively Moderate |
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 | 33°F (0°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 1.9 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 2.5 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 2.4 in | |
| September | 62°F (16°C) | 1.1 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 0.7 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
Ellicott has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 30°F in December to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.5") and January the driest (0.3").