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Nederland, CO

Full City Profile · Colorado · Gilpin County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
1,523 Population 1,029/sq mi density
$103,452 Median Income $69,543 per capita
$631,100 Home Value $658,701 Zillow
$1,469 Median Rent 21.3% income on rent
36°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
128 Violent Crime/100K 256 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$103,452 median income, 1.8% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.2 / 5.0
$631,100 home value, $1,469/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
128 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
61.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Nederland has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 19.6 inches. The area receives 143.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

15°F Jan (-10°C) 57°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average36.0°F
33% below US avg
January Average15°F (-10°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation8,204 ft (2,501 m)
Area1.6 sq mi (4.1 km²)
Population Density1,029/sq mi
Coordinates39.9638°N, 105.5059°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountyGilpin County County
Nearest AirportNorthern Colorado Regional (FNL)
43 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.6"
48% below US avg
Snowfall 143.2"
Wettest Month (Apr) 2.28"
Driest Month (Oct) 1.26"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0518 ppm

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score6.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability12.8 / 100
Community Resilience79.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Very Low
Heat Wave No Rating
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Relatively Low
Volcano Very Low
Avalanche Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

44 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.0. Most recent: M2.7 on Jun 13, 2025.

Dec 25, 1994 9 km NE of Larkspur, Colorado M4.0 96 km
Dec 23, 1995 7 km WNW of Rock Creek Park, Colorado M3.5 146 km
Jun 6, 2011 17 km NNW of Oak Creek, Colorado M3.5 139 km
Aug 21, 2012 12 km SSW of Gypsum, Colorado M3.4 135 km
Apr 10, 2011 12 km N of Oak Creek, Colorado M3.4 130 km
Jan 18, 1997 8 km SE of Westcreek, Colorado M3.3 102 km
Jun 1, 2014 9 km NNW of Kersey, Colorado M3.2 95 km
Jul 8, 1993 9 km ENE of Aspen, Colorado M3.1 132 km
Sep 2, 2024 21 km NW of Steamboat Springs, Colorado M3.1 147 km
Jul 22, 2001 6 km WNW of Woodland Park, Colorado M3.1 110 km
Feb 7, 2000 19 km NE of Steamboat Springs, Colorado M3.0 121 km
Sep 12, 1990 13 km NW of Silverthorne, Colorado M3.0 67 km
Jan 1, 2003 6 km SE of Aspen, Colorado M2.9 140 km
May 1, 2009 21 km NW of Dotsero, Colorado M2.9 148 km
Mar 30, 2019 7 km NE of Greeley, Colorado M2.9 93 km
Feb 26, 2008 29 km WNW of Westcreek, Colorado M2.9 77 km
Jan 19, 1997 8 km SE of Westcreek, Colorado M2.9 102 km
Oct 27, 2013 17 km NNW of Oak Creek, Colorado M2.8 138 km
Oct 13, 2002 13 km S of Norrie, Colorado M2.8 130 km
Apr 12, 2015 5 km NE of Aspen, Colorado M2.8 136 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

468 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 1 fatality, 157 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 4, 2015 EF3 48 km 0
May 22, 2008 EF3 71 km 1
Jun 15, 1988 EF3 56 km 0
Jun 12, 1982 EF3 85 km 0
May 18, 1975 EF3 69 km 0
May 15, 1952 EF3 89 km 0
Jun 7, 2021 EF2 55 km 0
Jul 31, 1996 EF2 99 km 0
Jul 13, 1996 EF2 96 km 0
Jun 9, 1990 EF2 96 km 0
Jun 15, 1988 EF2 56 km 0
Jun 5, 1988 EF2 37 km 0
Jun 5, 1988 EF2 46 km 0
Jul 2, 1987 EF2 67 km 0
Jun 20, 1987 EF2 79 km 0
Jun 8, 1986 EF2 79 km 0
Jun 8, 1986 EF2 58 km 0
Jul 19, 1985 EF2 73 km 0
May 18, 1984 EF2 73 km 0
May 18, 1984 EF2 81 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: CAMERON PEAK (208,910 ac, 2020).

Year Name Acres Distance
2020 CAMERON PEAK 208,910 73 km
2020 EAST TROUBLESOME 188,924 51 km
2002 HAYMAN 129,417 85 km
2012 HIGH PARK 90,769 78 km
2018 SILVER CREEK 20,725 97 km
2020 WILLIAMS FORK 14,679 44 km
1996 BUFFALO CREEK 11,690 69 km
2000 BOBCAT 10,444 59 km
2020 CALWOOD 9,836 26 km
2000 HIGH MEADOWS 9,607 64 km
2004 PICNIC ROCK 9,014 87 km
2001 MVD PSFRXASST 4 7,375 87 km
2021 MARSHALL 6,286 28 km
2010 FOURMILE CANYON 5,865 14 km
2002 BIG ELK 4,348 37 km
2012 LOWER NORTH FORK FIRE 3,436 63 km
2003 OVERLAND 3,232 23 km
2009 OLD STAGE 3,160 24 km
2011 CRYSTAL FIRE 2,855 68 km
2002 SCHOONOVER 2,821 85 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 15°F (-10°C) 1.7 in Coldest
February 22°F (-6°C) 1.4 in
March 25°F (-4°C) 1.8 in
April 31°F (-1°C) 2.3 in Wettest
May 40°F (5°C) 2.2 in
June 50°F (10°C) 1.9 in
July 57°F (14°C) 2.2 in Warmest
August 54°F (12°C) 2.2 in
September 47°F (8°C) 1.7 in
October 38°F (3°C) 1.3 in Driest
November 27°F (-3°C) 1.5 in
December 23°F (-5°C) 1.7 in

Nederland has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 15°F in January to 57°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.7 inches, with April being the wettest month (2.3") and October the driest (1.3").

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