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Highlands Ranch, CO
Full City Profile · Colorado · Douglas County County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
101,437
Population
4,180/sq mi density
$155,847
Median Income
$69,593 per capita
$672,600
Home Value
$701,699 Zillow
$2,397
Median Rent
28.9% income on rent
48°F
Avg Temperature
328 sunny days/yr
89
Violent Crime/100K
2,191 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$155,847 median income, 2.6% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$672,600 home value, $2,397/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
89 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
66.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Highlands Ranch experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 328 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 25.9 inches. The area receives 35.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
21°F Jan (-6°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 47.7°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 328 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,823 ft (1,775 m) |
| Area | 24.3 sq mi (62.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,180/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.5408°N, 104.9711°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Douglas County County |
| Nearest Airport | Denver International (DEN) 27 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0524 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 5.0 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 88.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 73.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively High |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Very High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21°F (-6°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 2.6 in | Wettest |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 1.9 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 1.8 in | |
| September | 62°F (16°C) | 1.4 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 1.0 in | |
| December | 32°F (-0°C) | 0.7 in |
Highlands Ranch has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 21°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.6") and January the driest (0.5").