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Lakewood, CO
Full City Profile · Colorado · Jefferson County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
156,309
Population
3,595/sq mi density
$85,789
Median Income
$51,218 per capita
$548,200
Home Value
$565,592 Zillow
$1,746
Median Rent
32.3% income on rent
48°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
480
Violent Crime/100K
4,617 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$85,789 median income, 3.1% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.1 / 5.0
$548,200 home value, $1,746/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
480 violent crimes/100K (26% above avg)
A+
Education
4.6 / 5.0
45.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Lakewood experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 25.1 inches. The area receives 41.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 47.6°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,673 ft (1,729 m) |
| Area | 44.1 sq mi (114.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,595/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.6989°N, 105.1176°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Jefferson County County |
| Nearest Airport | Denver International (DEN) 26 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 | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 40°F (5°C) | 1.6 in | |
| April | 47°F (9°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 2.7 in | Wettest |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 1.9 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 2.0 in | |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 1.2 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 1.2 in | |
| December | 32°F (0°C) | 0.8 in |
Lakewood has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 23°F in January to 71°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 17.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.7") and January the driest (0.6").