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Fraser, CO
Full City Profile · Colorado · Gilpin County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,189
Population
344/sq mi density
$81,786
Median Income
$44,651 per capita
$593,800
Home Value
$778,932 Zillow
$1,658
Median Rent
31.0% income on rent
36°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
338
Violent Crime/100K
1,240 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$81,786 median income, 9.1% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.6 / 5.0
$593,800 home value, $1,658/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
338 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.2 / 5.0
39.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Fraser has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 19.6 inches. The area receives 143.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
15°F Jan (-10°C)
57°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 36.0°F |
| 33% below US avg | |
| January Average | 15°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 8,894 ft (2,711 m) |
| Area | 3.5 sq mi (9.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 344/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.9233°N, 105.8053°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Gilpin County County |
| Nearest Airport | Northern Colorado Regional (FNL) 56 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0518 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 6.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 12.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 79.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | No Rating |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15°F (-10°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 19°F (-7°C) | 1.7 in | |
| March | 23°F (-5°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.6 in | Wettest |
| May | 39°F (4°C) | 2.3 in | |
| June | 48°F (9°C) | 1.8 in | |
| July | 57°F (14°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 53°F (12°C) | 2.1 in | |
| September | 46°F (8°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 36°F (2°C) | 1.4 in | Driest |
| November | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.7 in | |
| December | 18°F (-8°C) | 1.9 in |
Fraser has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 15°F in January to 57°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.5 inches, with April being the wettest month (2.6") and October the driest (1.4").