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Shaw Heights, CO
Full City Profile · Colorado · Broomfield County County
3.1
/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
330 sunny days/yr
438
Violent Crime/100K
5,241 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$89,125 median income, 3.0% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$452,700 home value, $1,986/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
438 violent crimes/100K (15% above avg)
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. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 14.5 inches. The area receives 44.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
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) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
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
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| February | 35°F (1°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 40°F (5°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 47°F (9°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 2.7 in | Wettest |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 1.9 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 1.6 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 38°F (4°C) | 1.2 in | |
| December | 32°F (0°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
Shaw Heights has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 32°F in December to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.7") and January the driest (0.6").