Matheson, CO
Full City Profile · Colorado · Washington County County
4.7
/5.0
A+
Excellent
20
Population
12/sq mi density
$117,188
Median Income
$154,595 per capita
$370,000
Home Value
$332,455 Zillow
48°F
Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.7 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$117,188 median income, unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$370,000 home value, /mo rent
A+
Education
4.6 / 5.0
45.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Matheson experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 15.0 inches. The area receives 23.4 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-2°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 48.3°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,840 ft (1,780 m) |
| Area | 1.7 sq mi (4.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 12/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.1683°N, 103.9770°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Washington County County |
| Nearest Airport | Denver International (DEN) 61 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 12.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 64.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 44.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| 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 | Driest |
| February | 31°F (-1°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 1.4 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 65°F (19°C) | 2.2 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 2.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 2.7 in | Wettest |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 1.0 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest |
Matheson has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 29°F in December to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.7") and January the driest (0.3").