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Gypsum, CO
Full City Profile · Colorado · Eagle County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
8,481
Population
959/sq mi density
$124,534
Median Income
$49,786 per capita
$553,600
Home Value
$687,098 Zillow
$2,198
Median Rent
36.0% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
326 sunny days/yr
92
Violent Crime/100K
1,042 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$124,534 median income, 0.5% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$553,600 home value, $2,198/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
92 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
30.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Gypsum experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 326 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 20.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
25°F Jan (-4°C)
74°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 49.8°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 326 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,528 ft (1,990 m) |
| Area | 7.7 sq mi (20.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 959/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.6202°N, 106.9564°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Eagle County County |
| Nearest Airport | Eagle County Regional (EGE) 3 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 76.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 30.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | No Rating |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.2 in | |
| February | 22°F (-6°C) | 0.9 in | Driest |
| March | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 36°F (2°C) | 1.0 in | |
| May | 47°F (8°C) | 1.2 in | |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 1.1 in | |
| July | 74°F (24°C) | 1.5 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 1.5 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 1.4 in | |
| October | 43°F (6°C) | 1.2 in | |
| November | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 20°F (-7°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest |
Gypsum has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 20°F in December to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (1.5") and February the driest (0.9").