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Empire, CO
Full City Profile · Colorado · Clear Creek County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
549
Population
1,893/sq mi density
$63,092
Median Income
$39,243 per capita
$297,600
Home Value
$358,147 Zillow
$1,566
Median Rent
33.1% income on rent
42°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$63,092 median income, 3.2% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$297,600 home value, $1,566/mo rent
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Empire has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 18.3 inches. The area receives 105.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-3°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 42.2°F |
| 22% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 8,580 ft (2,615 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,893/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.7594°N, 105.6817°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Clear Creek County County |
| Nearest Airport | Denver International (DEN) 54 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0562 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 46.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 51.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | No Rating |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-3°C) | 2.1 in | |
| February | 19°F (-7°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest |
| March | 22°F (-6°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.6 in | Wettest |
| May | 37°F (3°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 46°F (8°C) | 1.9 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 51°F (11°C) | 2.3 in | |
| September | 44°F (7°C) | 1.8 in | |
| October | 35°F (2°C) | 1.5 in | Driest |
| November | 24°F (-4°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 19°F (-7°C) | 2.1 in |
Empire has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 19°F in February to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.1 inches, with April being the wettest month (2.6") and October the driest (1.5").