The Town FilesElizabeth, Colorado
Town in Elbert County · population 1,675 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $475,900
- Household income
- $112,986
- Jan low / Jul high
- 18° / 85°
- Snow a year
- 75 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 30
- Median age
- 32.7
Elizabeth is a town of 1,675 people in Elbert County, Colorado. The median home is worth $475,900, close to the typical Colorado town ($471,100). It ranks quieter than 92% of Colorado towns, better for families than 90% of Colorado towns, more upscale than 70% of Colorado towns.
How Elizabeth ranks
Percentile among Colorado towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Colorado towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Elizabeth is worth $475,900, close to the typical Colorado town ($471,100). Homes cost about 4.2 times the median household income of $112,986, which is more affordable than 76% of Colorado towns. Median rent is $1,808 a month. 94.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Elizabeth | Typical Colorado town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $475,900 | $471,100 |
| Median rent | $1,808 | $1,582 |
| Median household income | $112,986 | $86,246 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.2× | 5.1× |
| Homeownership | 94.2% | 72.7% |
| Median year built | 1999 | 1982 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Elizabeth
| People | Elizabeth | Typical Colorado town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 32.7 | 40.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 15.0% | 16.9% |
| Under 18 | 24.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 46.8% | 37.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 2.0% | 8.8% |
| Veterans | 9.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.4% | — |
| Work from home | 11.2% | 15.3% |
| Average commute | 39.5 min | 24.2 min |
| Homes with broadband | 99.5% | 92.9% |
Weather in Elizabeth
July highs average 84.9°F and January lows 18.4°F. About 19.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 74.8 inches of snow (typical Colorado town: 47.4 in). Expect about 19 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 170 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
30 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Elizabeth since 1950, compared with 11 for the typical Colorado town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on June 15, 2009 about 8.5 miles from the town center. The most recent was on July 14, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 178 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on June 10, 2010.
Severe weather in Elbert County since 1996
Elbert County has been included in 13 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, drought.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| August 25, 2023 | Flood | DR-4731: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes |
| March 28, 2020 | Biological | DR-4498: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3436: Covid-19 |
| July 16, 2015 | Flood | DR-4229: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| January 7, 2007 | Snowstorm | EM-3270: Snow |
Jobs and pay in Elbert County
Elbert County had 4,889 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $60,082 a year. Unemployment was 2.6% in 2023; in Elizabeth itself the ACS puts it at 2.4%.
Public schools in Elizabeth
5 public schools with 1,887 students, about 16.3 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth High School | 9-12 | 686 | 16.0 |
| Legacy Academy (charter) | K-8 | 416 | 15.4 |
| Elizabeth Middle School | 6-8 | 401 | 16.0 |
| Running Creek Elementary School | K-5 | 311 | 14.8 |
| Elizabeth Running Creek Preschool | PK-PK | 73 | — |
Towns near Elizabeth
- Ponderosa Park, CO3.0 mi · 3,334 people · home $704,000
- Kiowa, CO8.1 mi · 725 people · home $367,000
- The Pinery, CO9.7 mi · 11,311 people · home $791,100
- Castle Rock, CO13.1 mi · 73,158 people · home $652,900
- Parker, CO13.5 mi · 58,512 people · home $646,300
- Stepping Stone, CO15.6 mi · 2,780 people · home $785,700
- Castle Pines, CO15.7 mi · 11,036 people · home $895,500
- Stonegate, CO15.8 mi · 9,072 people · home $641,600
Elizabeth questions
Is Elizabeth, Colorado a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Elizabeth scores better for retirees than 50% of Colorado towns and quieter than 92%. 15.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 32.7).
How much does a house cost in Elizabeth?
The median owner-occupied home in Elizabeth is valued at $475,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $112,986, so homes cost about 4.2 times income. Median rent is $1,808 a month.
What is the weather like in Elizabeth?
July highs average 84.9°F and January lows 18.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 19.3 inches of precipitation a year and 74.8 inches of snow.
Does Elizabeth get tornadoes?
30 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Elizabeth since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on June 15, 2009. The typical Colorado town has had 11.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)