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Genesee, CO
Full City Profile · Colorado · Jefferson County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
3,826
Population
578/sq mi density
$172,692
Median Income
$95,848 per capita
$994,700
Home Value
$1,077,364 Zillow
$2,797
Median Rent
50.0% income on rent
45°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
153
Violent Crime/100K
1,918 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$172,692 median income, 1.1% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.4 / 5.0
$994,700 home value, $2,797/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
153 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
73.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Genesee 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 Average | 44.7°F |
| 17% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,750 ft (2,362 m) |
| Area | 6.6 sq mi (17.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 578/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.6879°N, 105.2712°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Jefferson County County |
| Nearest Airport | Denver International (DEN) 34 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0525 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 5.2 ppb |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 94.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 11.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 66.9 / 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)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 31°F (-1°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 1.6 in | |
| April | 42°F (6°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 2.6 in | Wettest |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 2.0 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 2.2 in | |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 2.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.8 in |
Genesee has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 28°F in January to 66°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 18.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.6") and January the driest (0.6").