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Ward, CO
Full City Profile · Colorado · Boulder County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
89
Population
165/sq mi density
$60,625
Median Income
$42,303 per capita
$292,900
Home Value
$516,733 Zillow
35°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
232
Violent Crime/100K
2,663 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$60,625 median income, 1.2% unemployment
B+
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$292,900 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
232 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
29.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Ward has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 35°F (2°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
20°F Jan (-7°C)
55°F Jul (13°C)
| Annual Average | 35.2°F |
| 35% below US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 9,506 ft (2,897 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 165/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.0730°N, 105.5148°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Boulder County County |
| Nearest Airport | Northern Colorado Regional (FNL) 37 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0497 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 5.9 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 90.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 11.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 91.2 / 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 | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Very High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20°F (-7°C) | 1.9 in | |
| February | 20°F (-7°C) | 1.6 in | Coldest |
| March | 22°F (-6°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.7 in | Wettest |
| May | 37°F (3°C) | 2.5 in | |
| June | 47°F (8°C) | 2.0 in | |
| July | 55°F (13°C) | 2.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 52°F (11°C) | 2.2 in | |
| September | 45°F (7°C) | 1.8 in | |
| October | 36°F (2°C) | 1.5 in | Driest |
| November | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.8 in | |
| December | 20°F (-6°C) | 1.9 in |
Ward has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 20°F in February to 55°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.4 inches, with April being the wettest month (2.7") and October the driest (1.5").