Hillrose, CO
Full City Profile · Colorado · Morgan County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
266
Population
1,400/sq mi density
$72,083
Median Income
$34,953 per capita
$204,800
Home Value
$260,796 Zillow
$1,363
Median Rent
43.8% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$72,083 median income, 11.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$204,800 home value, $1,363/mo rent
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Hillrose experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 15.7 inches. The area receives 32.2 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-2°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 50.2°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,169 ft (1,271 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,400/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.3245°N, 103.5222°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Morgan County County |
| Nearest Airport | Colorado Plains Regional (AKO) 19 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 51.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 18.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 30.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 31°F (-0°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 1.4 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 2.8 in | Wettest |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 1.9 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 38°F (4°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.3 in |
Hillrose has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 29°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.8") and January the driest (0.3").