Erie, CO
Full City Profile · Colorado · Boulder County County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
31,927
Population
1,494/sq mi density
$163,644
Median Income
$62,726 per capita
$685,900
Home Value
$721,458 Zillow
$2,775
Median Rent
28.6% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
30
Violent Crime/100K
918 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$163,644 median income, 3.6% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$685,900 home value, $2,775/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
30 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
66.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Erie experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 15.2 inches. The area receives 44.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 49.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-1°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 50.0°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,082 ft (1,549 m) |
| Area | 17.3 sq mi (44.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,494/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.0403°N, 105.0383°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Boulder County County |
| Nearest Airport | Denver International (DEN) 23 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 49.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 57.9% |
| Unhealthy Days | 10 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0497 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 5.9 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 90.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 11.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 91.2 / 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 | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Very High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-1°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 32°F (0°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 42°F (5°C) | 1.2 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 2.0 in | Wettest |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 2.0 in | |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 1.8 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 2.0 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 1.0 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
Erie has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 29°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.2 inches, with April being the wettest month (2.0") and December the driest (0.5").