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Sierra Ridge, CO
Full City Profile · Colorado · Douglas County County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
3,264
Population
6,400/sq mi density
$156,456
Median Income
$65,368 per capita
$840,300
Home Value
$650,243 Zillow
$1,487
Median Rent
38.7% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
129
Violent Crime/100K
1,234 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$156,456 median income, 1.1% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.6 / 5.0
$840,300 home value, $1,487/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
129 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
58.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Sierra Ridge experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 15.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
32°F Jan (-0°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 50.2°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,953 ft (1,814 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 6,400/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.5286°N, 104.8172°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Douglas County County |
| Nearest Airport | Denver International (DEN) 24 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0524 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 5.0 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 88.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 73.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively High |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Very High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (-0°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| February | 33°F (1°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 1.6 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 2.5 in | Wettest |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 2.0 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 1.9 in | |
| September | 62°F (16°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 1.0 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 31°F (-1°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
Sierra Ridge has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 31°F in December to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.5") and January the driest (0.4").