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Twin Lakes CDP (Adams County), CO

Full City Profile · Colorado · Broomfield County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
8,279 Population 5,048/sq mi density
$93,818 Median Income $46,575 per capita
$526,700 Home Value $475,442 Zillow
$1,608 Median Rent 36.1% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
438 Violent Crime/100K 5,241 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$93,818 median income, 4.6% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.5 / 5.0
$526,700 home value, $1,608/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
438 violent crimes/100K (15% above avg)
A
Education
4.1 / 5.0
38.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Twin Lakes CDP (Adams County) 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 Average52.4°F
3% below US avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,240 ft (1,597 m)
Area1.6 sq mi (4.2 km²)
Population Density5,048/sq mi
Coordinates39.8227°N, 105.0040°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountyBroomfield County County
Nearest AirportDenver International (DEN)
18 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 14.5"
62% below US avg
Snowfall 44.8"
Wettest Month (May) 2.68"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.55"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score34.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience81.9 / 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)

Earthquake History

17 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.0. Most recent: M2.7 on Jun 13, 2025.

Dec 25, 1994 9 km NE of Larkspur, Colorado M4.0 62 km
Dec 23, 1995 7 km WNW of Rock Creek Park, Colorado M3.5 122 km
Jan 18, 1997 8 km SE of Westcreek, Colorado M3.3 81 km
Jun 1, 2014 9 km NNW of Kersey, Colorado M3.2 79 km
Jul 22, 2001 6 km WNW of Woodland Park, Colorado M3.1 90 km
Sep 12, 1990 13 km NW of Silverthorne, Colorado M3.0 104 km
Feb 26, 2008 29 km WNW of Westcreek, Colorado M2.9 73 km
Jan 19, 1997 8 km SE of Westcreek, Colorado M2.9 81 km
Mar 30, 2019 7 km NE of Greeley, Colorado M2.9 78 km
Dec 31, 1995 6 km WNW of Rock Creek Park, Colorado M2.8 123 km
Apr 18, 1998 8 km SE of Westcreek, Colorado M2.7 81 km
Jun 13, 2025 7 km SE of Erie, Colorado M2.7 21 km
Jun 21, 2018 16 km SSW of Walden, Colorado M2.7 144 km
Jan 19, 1997 8 km SE of Westcreek, Colorado M2.7 81 km
Aug 23, 2016 2 km SSE of Eaton, Colorado M2.6 80 km
Jun 26, 2021 19 km WNW of Cañon City, Colorado M2.5 150 km
Jun 23, 2014 6 km NNE of Kersey, Colorado M2.5 79 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

720 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 1 fatality, 161 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 4, 2015 EF3 48 km 0
May 22, 2008 EF3 50 km 1
Jun 15, 1988 EF3 12 km 0
Jun 12, 1982 EF3 41 km 0
Jun 13, 1977 EF3 99 km 0
May 18, 1975 EF3 24 km 0
May 15, 1952 EF3 67 km 0
Jun 7, 2021 EF2 36 km 0
May 7, 2016 EF2 84 km 0
Jun 7, 2012 EF2 98 km 0
Jun 15, 2009 EF2 72 km 0
Jul 31, 1996 EF2 81 km 0
Jul 13, 1996 EF2 52 km 0
Jun 9, 1990 EF2 100 km 0
Jun 15, 1988 EF2 12 km 0
Jun 5, 1988 EF2 15 km 0
Jun 5, 1988 EF2 20 km 0
Jul 7, 1987 EF2 84 km 0
Jul 2, 1987 EF2 24 km 0
Jun 20, 1987 EF2 33 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: EAST TROUBLESOME (188,924 ac, 2020).

Year Name Acres Distance
2020 EAST TROUBLESOME 188,924 96 km
2002 HAYMAN 129,417 71 km
2012 HIGH PARK 90,769 98 km
2012 WALDO CANYON 20,112 100 km
2020 WILLIAMS FORK 14,679 84 km
2013 BLACK FOREST 11,885 91 km
1996 BUFFALO CREEK 11,690 54 km
2000 BOBCAT 10,444 77 km
2020 CALWOOD 9,836 46 km
2000 HIGH MEADOWS 9,607 56 km
2001 MVD PSFRXASST 4 7,375 67 km
2021 MARSHALL 6,286 21 km
2010 FOURMILE CANYON 5,865 41 km
2002 BIG ELK 4,348 63 km
2021 BIJOU 3,485 96 km
2012 LOWER NORTH FORK FIRE 3,436 44 km
2003 OVERLAND 3,232 45 km
2009 OLD STAGE 3,160 38 km
2011 CRYSTAL FIRE 2,855 86 km
2002 SCHOONOVER 2,821 68 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 0.6 in Driest
February 35°F (2°C) 0.6 in
March 40°F (5°C) 1.6 in
April 47°F (9°C) 2.2 in
May 57°F (14°C) 2.7 in Wettest
June 67°F (19°C) 1.9 in
July 75°F (24°C) 2.0 in Warmest
August 71°F (22°C) 1.7 in
September 62°F (17°C) 1.5 in
October 51°F (11°C) 1.2 in
November 39°F (4°C) 1.2 in
December 32°F (0°C) 0.8 in Coldest

Twin Lakes CDP (Adams County) has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 32°F in December to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.7") and January the driest (0.6").

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