Oak Creek, CO
Full City Profile · Colorado · Routt County County
4.3
/5.0
A
Great
652
Population
1,762/sq mi density
$88,512
Median Income
$48,037 per capita
$377,400
Home Value
$674,609 Zillow
$1,167
Median Rent
38.3% income on rent
40°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.3 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$88,512 median income, 2.9% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$377,400 home value, $1,167/mo rent
B+
Education
4.0 / 5.0
37.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Oak Creek has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 16.9 inches. The area receives 131.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 12.
Temperature
19°F Jan (-7°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 40.2°F |
| 26% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,439 ft (2,267 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,762/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.2740°N, 106.9576°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Routt County County |
| Nearest Airport | Eagle County Regional (EGE) 44 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 12.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 99.7% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 33.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 76.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | No Rating |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19°F (-7°C) | 1.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 22°F (-6°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 38°F (3°C) | 1.8 in | Wettest |
| May | 47°F (9°C) | 1.6 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 1.1 in | Driest |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 1.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 1.6 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 42°F (6°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.2 in | |
| December | 20°F (-7°C) | 1.3 in |
Oak Creek has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 19°F in January to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.9 inches, with April being the wettest month (1.8") and June the driest (1.1").