Mead, CO
Full City Profile · Colorado · Weld County County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
5,503
Population
356/sq mi density
$116,074
Median Income
$48,451 per capita
$552,100
Home Value
$552,318 Zillow
$1,583
Median Rent
23.5% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
168
Violent Crime/100K
926 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$116,074 median income, 2.4% unemployment
B+
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$552,100 home value, $1,583/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
168 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.9 / 5.0
48.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Mead experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 15.2 inches. The area receives 47.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 54.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-1°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 50.0°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,008 ft (1,526 m) |
| Area | 9.7 sq mi (25.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 356/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.2270°N, 104.9883°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Weld County County |
| Nearest Airport | Northern Colorado Regional (FNL) 16 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 54.0 |
| Rating | Moderate |
| Good Days % | 40.7% |
| Unhealthy Days | 21 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0491 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 11.5 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.20 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 7.7 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 89.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 11.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 56.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Volcano | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-1°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 32°F (0°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 42°F (5°C) | 1.2 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 2.0 in | Wettest |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 2.0 in | |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 1.8 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 2.0 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 1.0 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
Mead has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 29°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.2 inches, with April being the wettest month (2.0") and December the driest (0.5").