Palmer Lake, CO
Full City Profile · Colorado · Douglas County County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
2,635
Population
853/sq mi density
$122,855
Median Income
$51,872 per capita
$454,000
Home Value
$529,238 Zillow
$1,913
Median Rent
22.5% income on rent
47°F
Avg Temperature
156
Violent Crime/100K
936 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$122,855 median income, 6.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$454,000 home value, $1,913/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
156 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.7 / 5.0
46.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Palmer Lake experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 21.4 inches. The area receives 121.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-2°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 46.5°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,138 ft (2,176 m) |
| Area | 3.1 sq mi (8.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 853/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.1158°N, 104.9092°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Douglas County County |
| Nearest Airport | Denver International (DEN) 53 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 48.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 57.3% |
| Unhealthy Days | 25 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0524 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 5.0 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 88.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 73.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively High |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Very High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 31°F (-1°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 1.7 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 3.1 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 1.9 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.9 in |
Palmer Lake has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 29°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.5") and January the driest (0.8").