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Ken Caryl, CO
Full City Profile · Colorado · Jefferson County County
4.1
/5.0
A
Great
33,407
Population
3,398/sq mi density
$116,838
Median Income
$58,999 per capita
$565,700
Home Value
$600,186 Zillow
$1,950
Median Rent
26.0% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$116,838 median income, 2.4% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$565,700 home value, $1,950/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
49.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Ken Caryl experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 16.6 inches. The area receives 34.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
33°F Jan (0°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 50.8°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,791 ft (1,765 m) |
| Area | 9.8 sq mi (25.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,398/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.5767°N, 105.1137°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Jefferson County County |
| Nearest Airport | Denver International (DEN) 31 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 | 33°F (0°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 1.6 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 2.7 in | Wettest |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 1.9 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 2.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 1.8 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 1.2 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 31°F (-0°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
Ken Caryl has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 31°F in December to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.7") and January the driest (0.6").