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Placerville, CO
Full City Profile · Colorado · San Miguel County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
336
Population
436/sq mi density
$128,250
Median Income
$68,305 per capita
$969,400
Home Value
$1,287,883 Zillow
45°F
Avg Temperature
326 sunny days/yr
72
Violent Crime/100K
1,232 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$128,250 median income, 0.0% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.4 / 5.0
$969,400 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
72 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
79.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Placerville has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 326 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 21.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-3°C)
67°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 45.4°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 326 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,414 ft (2,260 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 436/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.0053°N, 108.0398°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | San Miguel County County |
| Nearest Airport | Telluride Regional (TEX) 8 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0529 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 19.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 54.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-3°C) | 1.4 in | |
| February | 26°F (-3°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 31°F (-0°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 1.5 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 1.1 in | Driest |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 2.3 in | Wettest |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 2.1 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 32°F (0°C) | 1.7 in | |
| December | 24°F (-4°C) | 1.4 in | Coldest |
Placerville has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 24°F in December to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.3") and June the driest (1.1").