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Evergreen, CO

Full City Profile · Colorado · Jefferson County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
8,643 Population 750/sq mi density
$148,665 Median Income $75,656 per capita
$745,500 Home Value $878,292 Zillow
$1,955 Median Rent 25.0% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
153 Violent Crime/100K 1,918 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$148,665 median income, 0.7% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$745,500 home value, $1,955/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
153 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
69.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Evergreen has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 18.6 inches. The area receives 80.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average44.7°F
17% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7,227 ft (2,203 m)
Area11.6 sq mi (30.0 km²)
Population Density750/sq mi
Coordinates39.6356°N, 105.3381°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountyJefferson County County
Nearest AirportDenver International (DEN)
39 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.6"
51% below US avg
Snowfall 80.8"
Wettest Month (Jul) 2.52"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.79"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0525 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)5.2 ppb

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively High
Risk Score94.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability11.4 / 100
Community Resilience66.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively High
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Relatively High
Flood Relatively High
Hail Very High
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Very High
Lightning Very High
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Relatively Moderate
Volcano Very Low
Avalanche Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

31 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.0. Most recent: M2.7 on Jun 13, 2025.

Dec 25, 1994 9 km NE of Larkspur, Colorado M4.0 59 km
Dec 23, 1995 7 km WNW of Rock Creek Park, Colorado M3.5 107 km
Aug 21, 2012 12 km SSW of Gypsum, Colorado M3.4 142 km
Jan 18, 1997 8 km SE of Westcreek, Colorado M3.3 63 km
Jun 1, 2014 9 km NNW of Kersey, Colorado M3.2 111 km
Jul 22, 2001 6 km WNW of Woodland Park, Colorado M3.1 71 km
Jul 8, 1993 9 km ENE of Aspen, Colorado M3.1 127 km
Jan 26, 2008 12 km NE of Cotopaxi, Colorado M3.1 134 km
Sep 12, 1990 13 km NW of Silverthorne, Colorado M3.0 75 km
Jan 19, 1997 8 km SE of Westcreek, Colorado M2.9 63 km
Feb 26, 2008 29 km WNW of Westcreek, Colorado M2.9 42 km
Jan 1, 2003 6 km SE of Aspen, Colorado M2.9 133 km
Mar 30, 2019 7 km NE of Greeley, Colorado M2.9 110 km
Dec 31, 1995 6 km WNW of Rock Creek Park, Colorado M2.8 109 km
Oct 13, 2002 13 km S of Norrie, Colorado M2.8 123 km
Apr 12, 2015 5 km NE of Aspen, Colorado M2.8 131 km
Apr 11, 2021 9 km E of Woody Creek, Colorado M2.8 129 km
Jun 21, 2018 16 km SSW of Walden, Colorado M2.7 138 km
Apr 18, 1998 8 km SE of Westcreek, Colorado M2.7 63 km
Jan 19, 1997 8 km SE of Westcreek, Colorado M2.7 63 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

531 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 1 fatality, 155 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 4, 2015 EF3 72 km 0
May 22, 2008 EF3 83 km 1
Jun 15, 1988 EF3 37 km 0
Jun 12, 1982 EF3 72 km 0
Jun 24, 1979 EF3 95 km 0
Jun 13, 1977 EF3 83 km 0
May 18, 1975 EF3 55 km 0
Jun 7, 2021 EF2 67 km 0
Jun 8, 2014 EF2 74 km 0
Jun 15, 2009 EF2 75 km 0
Jul 13, 1996 EF2 82 km 0
Jun 15, 1988 EF2 37 km 0
Jun 5, 1988 EF2 42 km 0
Jun 5, 1988 EF2 51 km 0
Jul 2, 1987 EF2 59 km 0
Jun 20, 1987 EF2 63 km 0
Jun 8, 1986 EF2 39 km 0
Jun 8, 1986 EF2 67 km 0
Jul 19, 1985 EF2 42 km 0
May 18, 1984 EF2 78 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: EAST TROUBLESOME (188,924 ac, 2020).

Year Name Acres Distance
2020 EAST TROUBLESOME 188,924 87 km
2002 HAYMAN 129,417 46 km
2012 WALDO CANYON 20,112 86 km
2020 WILLIAMS FORK 14,679 60 km
2018 WESTON PASS 13,169 89 km
2013 BLACK FOREST 11,885 86 km
1996 BUFFALO CREEK 11,690 30 km
2000 BOBCAT 10,444 93 km
2020 CALWOOD 9,836 58 km
2000 HIGH MEADOWS 9,607 26 km
2001 MVD PSFRXASST 4 7,375 48 km
2021 MARSHALL 6,286 38 km
2010 FOURMILE CANYON 5,865 46 km
2002 BIG ELK 4,348 73 km
2012 LOWER NORTH FORK FIRE 3,436 24 km
2003 OVERLAND 3,232 55 km
2009 OLD STAGE 3,160 51 km
2002 SCHOONOVER 2,821 46 km
2012 FERN LAKE 2,549 85 km
2020 SUNDAY FIRE 2,204 88 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-2°C) 0.8 in Driest
February 25°F (-4°C) 0.8 in
March 29°F (-2°C) 1.3 in
April 35°F (2°C) 1.8 in
May 45°F (7°C) 2.1 in
June 54°F (12°C) 1.9 in
July 65°F (18°C) 2.5 in Warmest, Wettest
August 57°F (14°C) 2.4 in
September 50°F (10°C) 1.5 in
October 41°F (5°C) 1.2 in
November 30°F (-1°C) 1.0 in
December 25°F (-4°C) 1.0 in Coldest

Evergreen has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 25°F in December to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.5") and January the driest (0.8").

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