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Rock Creek Park, CO
Full City Profile · Colorado · El Paso County County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
126
Population
467/sq mi density
$129,712
Median Income
$50,381 per capita
$630,200
Home Value
$323,845 Zillow
51°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
312
Violent Crime/100K
2,503 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$129,712 median income, 0.0% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$630,200 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
312 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
100.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Rock Creek Park experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 15.9 inches. The area receives 32.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
32°F Jan (-0°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 50.5°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,264 ft (1,909 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 467/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.7011°N, 104.8347°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | El Paso County County |
| Nearest Airport | Denver International (DEN) 81 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0494 ppm |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.81 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.33 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 5.4 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 94.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 58.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively High |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Very High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (-0°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.2 in | |
| April | 36°F (2°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 45°F (7°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 54°F (12°C) | 2.1 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 57°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | Wettest |
| September | 51°F (10°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 42°F (5°C) | 1.0 in | |
| November | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
Rock Creek Park has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 25°F in December to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.0") and January the driest (0.6").