Ellicott, CO
Full City Profile · Colorado · El Paso County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
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
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$55,822 median income, 1.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
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. Annual precipitation totals 15.0 inches. The area receives 32.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 49.
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) |
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 | 49.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 55.2% |
| Unhealthy Days | 14 |
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 | Coldest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 42°F (5°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 1.4 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 1.7 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 2.9 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 32°F (-0°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
Ellicott has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 31°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.0") and December the driest (0.2").