Shaw Heights, CO
Full City Profile · Colorado · Broomfield County County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
5,309
Population
7,807/sq mi density
$89,125
Median Income
$33,811 per capita
$452,700
Home Value
$393,535 Zillow
$1,986
Median Rent
33.7% income on rent
52°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$89,125 median income, 4.4% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$452,700 home value, $1,986/mo rent
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Shaw Heights experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 14.5 inches. The area receives 44.8 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 52.4°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,519 ft (1,682 m) |
| Area | 0.7 sq mi (1.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 7,807/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.8575°N, 105.0391°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Broomfield County County |
| Nearest Airport | Denver International (DEN) 19 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 34.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 81.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Volcano | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 1.2 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 2.4 in | Wettest |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 1.5 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 1.3 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 1.2 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 33°F (1°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
Shaw Heights has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 33°F in December to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.4") and January the driest (0.5").