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Sheridan Lake, CO
Full City Profile · Colorado · Kiowa County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
58
Population
187/sq mi density
$39,063
Median Income
$22,588 per capita
$65,000
Home Value
$180,332 Zillow
52°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
329
Violent Crime/100K
1,825 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$39,063 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$65,000 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
329 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Sheridan Lake experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 16.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-2°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 52.4°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,070 ft (1,241 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 187/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.4667°N, 102.2944°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Kiowa County County |
| Nearest Airport | Southeast Colorado Regional (LAA) 35 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 3.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 15.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 29.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 1.0 in | |
| May | 60°F (15°C) | 2.5 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 2.4 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 2.1 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 38°F (4°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 31°F (-1°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
Sheridan Lake has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 29°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.6") and December the driest (0.2").