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Manitou Springs, CO
Full City Profile · Colorado · El Paso County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
4,796
Population
1,523/sq mi density
$76,550
Median Income
$52,151 per capita
$545,800
Home Value
$538,184 Zillow
$1,175
Median Rent
34.6% income on rent
42°F
Avg Temperature
326 sunny days/yr
93
Violent Crime/100K
1,336 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$76,550 median income, 8.5% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.6 / 5.0
$545,800 home value, $1,175/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
93 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
53.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Manitou Springs has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 326 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 23.9 inches. The area receives 133.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-4°C)
60°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 41.5°F |
| 23% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 326 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,305 ft (1,922 m) |
| Area | 3.1 sq mi (8.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,523/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.8575°N, 104.9129°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | El Paso County County |
| Nearest Airport | Denver International (DEN) 71 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0494 ppm |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.81 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.33 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 5.4 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 94.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 58.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively High |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Very High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-4°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 32°F (-0°C) | 1.2 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 2.1 in | |
| July | 60°F (16°C) | 2.9 in | Wettest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 2.9 in | Warmest |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 44°F (6°C) | 1.0 in | |
| November | 32°F (0°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.7 in |
Manitou Springs has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 26°F in January to 61°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 17.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.9") and January the driest (0.4").