Federal Heights, CO
Full City Profile · Colorado · Broomfield County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
14,160
Population
7,955/sq mi density
$57,957
Median Income
$24,708 per capita
$91,300
Home Value
$385,102 Zillow
$1,655
Median Rent
34.7% income on rent
52°F
Avg Temperature
554
Violent Crime/100K
2,515 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$57,957 median income, 4.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$91,300 home value, $1,655/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
554 violent crimes/100K (46% above avg)
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Federal Heights experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 14.5 inches. The area receives 44.8 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 52.4°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,407 ft (1,648 m) |
| Area | 1.8 sq mi (4.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 7,955/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.8650°N, 105.0153°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Broomfield County County |
| Nearest Airport | Denver International (DEN) 18 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 34.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 81.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Volcano | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 1.2 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 2.4 in | Wettest |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 1.5 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 1.3 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 1.2 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 33°F (1°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
Federal Heights has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 33°F in December to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.4") and January the driest (0.5").