Lafayette, CO
Full City Profile · Colorado · Broomfield County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
30,471
Population
3,291/sq mi density
$110,431
Median Income
$62,309 per capita
$647,600
Home Value
$668,333 Zillow
$2,042
Median Rent
32.8% income on rent
52°F
Avg Temperature
276
Violent Crime/100K
2,697 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$110,431 median income, 3.8% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.4 / 5.0
$647,600 home value, $2,042/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
276 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
65.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Lafayette experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 14.5 inches. The area receives 44.8 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 52.4°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,276 ft (1,608 m) |
| Area | 9.5 sq mi (24.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,291/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.9948°N, 105.0997°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Broomfield County County |
| Nearest Airport | Denver International (DEN) 24 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 34.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 81.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Volcano | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 1.2 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 2.4 in | Wettest |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 1.5 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 1.3 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 1.2 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 33°F (1°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
Lafayette has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 33°F in December to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.4") and January the driest (0.5").