Black Forest, CO GIS Map
Black Forest is a city in El Paso County, Colorado, with a population of about 13,603. The map below shows its location, boundary and surrounding roads, with federal GIS layers you can turn on for the area.
- County
- El Paso County
- Population
- 13,603
- Elevation
- 7,390 ft
- Coordinates
- 39.0131, -104.6997
- ZIP codes (2)
- 80908, 80924
- Land area
- 100.6 sq mi
- Time zone
- America/Denver
About Black Forest, CO
Black Forest is an unincorporated community and a census-designated place (CDP) located in El Paso County, Colorado, United States. The CDP is a part of the Colorado Springs, CO Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population of the Black Forest CDP was 15,097 at the United States Census 2020. Both the Colorado Springs post office and the Elbert post office serve the area.
Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Cities Near Black Forest
- Colorado Springs, CO14 mi
- Security-Widefield, CO18 mi
- Fountain, CO23 mi
- Castle Rock, CO26 mi
- Parker, CO35 mi
- Centennial, CO40 mi
- Littleton, CO45 mi
- Pueblo West, CO46 mi
Other Cities in El Paso County
GIS Data for Black Forest, CO
The Black Forest map loads live federal GIS layers in your browser, so you can check flood zones, terrain, land cover and district boundaries for any address in Black Forest without a separate GIS login. Everything below is drawn from public U.S. government data.
Layers you can turn on
FEMA flood zones
National Flood Hazard Layer — flood insurance rate map zones.
Elevation contours and hillshade
USGS 3DEP terrain, so you can read slope and relief.
Land cover
NLCD land cover classes — forest, developed, wetland, water.
School districts
Census TIGER unified and elementary school district boundaries.
ZIP code and county boundaries
Census TIGER ZCTA and county boundary lines.
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Black Forest Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.
Population
15,738
Households
5,509
Median household income
$145,460
Median age
48.4 years
Median home value
$856,200
Owner-occupied homes
95.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher
56.5%
Below poverty level
5%
Land area
100.6 sq mi
Population density
156 / sq mi
County
Photos of Black Forest
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Photos from Wikimedia Commons, taken in or near Black Forest. Credits and licenses are shown in the larger view.
Soils of Black Forest
General soil map unit at the city center: Peyton-Kettle-Brussett
Soil Properties
- Drainage class
- Well drained
- Hydrologic soil group
- B (moderate infiltration)
- Available water storage (0–150 cm)
- 18.7 cm
- Typical slope
- 6%
- Flooding frequency
- None
Soil Components
- Brussett15%
Mollisols · Aridic Argiustolls
- Brussett15%
Mollisols · Aridic Argiustolls
- Peyton10%
Mollisols · Aridic Argiustolls
- Kettle10%
Alfisols · Lamellic Haplustalfs
- Coni6%
Mollisols · Lithic Argiustolls
- Peyton5%
Mollisols · Aridic Argiustolls
Source: USDA NRCS U.S. General Soil Map (STATSGO2). General soil map data (1:250,000 scale) is not suitable for site-specific decisions.
Climate of Black Forest
30-year averages (1991–2020) from the Black Forest 6Wnw, Co weather station, elevation 6,957 ft, 5.6 miles from the city center.
Warmest month
Jul · avg high 85°F
Coldest month
Jan · avg low 19°F
Annual precipitation
19.6 in
Average Monthly Temperatures (°F)
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high °F | 45 | 45 | 54 | 60 | 69 | 80 | 85 | 82 | 76 | 65 | 53 | 45 |
| Avg low °F | 19 | 19 | 26 | 31 | 40 | 50 | 55 | 54 | 47 | 35 | 26 | 19 |
| Precip. in | 0.60 | 0.76 | 1.44 | 2.14 | 2.44 | 1.99 | 3.06 | 3.06 | 1.67 | 0.99 | 0.81 | 0.64 |
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Conditions at the station may differ from other parts of the city.
Natural Hazard Risk in Black Forest
FEMA National Risk Index ratings for El Paso County, compared with all U.S. counties.
Overall risk
Score 94.1 of 100
Expected annual loss
Buildings, population & agriculture
Social vulnerability
Susceptibility to hazard impacts
Community resilience
Ability to prepare & recover
Risk by Hazard
- Winter WeatherVery High
- WildfireRelatively High
- HailRelatively High
- LightningVery High
- TornadoRelatively High
- Inland FloodingRelatively High
- Strong WindRelatively High
- AvalancheRelatively Moderate
- Heat WaveRelatively Low
- EarthquakeRelatively Low
- Cold WaveRelatively Moderate
- Volcanic ActivityVery Low
- Ice StormRelatively Moderate
- DroughtRelatively Low
- LandslideVery Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index (December 2025 release). County-level ratings are relative to other U.S. counties and are not a property-specific assessment.
Black Forest FAQ
What county is Black Forest in?
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Black Forest, Colorado is located in El Paso County.
What is the population of Black Forest?
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Black Forest has a population of about 13,603, making it the number 41 of the 54 Colorado cities listed on GIS Map.
What is the elevation of Black Forest?
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The elevation of Black Forest is approximately 7,390 feet (2,252 meters) above sea level at the city center.
What ZIP codes are in Black Forest?
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ZIP codes for Black Forest include 80908, 80924.
What time zone is Black Forest in?
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Black Forest is in the Mountain Time zone (America/Denver).
How far is Black Forest from Denver?
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Black Forest is about 53 miles from Denver, the capital of Colorado, in a straight line.
What cities are near Black Forest?
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Cities near Black Forest include Colorado Springs, CO (14 miles); Security-Widefield, CO (18 miles); Fountain, CO (23 miles); Castle Rock, CO (26 miles); Parker, CO (35 miles).
Local notes for Black Forest, CO
Questions and local knowledge from people who know the area. Every note is read before it appears here.