Aspen, CO
Full City Profile · Colorado · Pitkin County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
6,862
Population
1,778/sq mi density
$78,636
Median Income
$111,266 per capita
$1,375,000
Home Value
$3,437,646 Zillow
$1,897
Median Rent
32.4% income on rent
43°F
Avg Temperature
139
Violent Crime/100K
3,005 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$78,636 median income, 2.5% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$1,375,000 home value, $1,897/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
139 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
68.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Aspen has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 14.9 inches. The area receives 170.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 19.
Temperature
22°F Jan (-6°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 42.8°F |
| 21% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,926 ft (2,416 m) |
| Area | 3.9 sq mi (10.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,778/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.1952°N, 106.8368°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Pitkin County County |
| Nearest Airport | Eagle County Regional (EGE) 31 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 19.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 95.7% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 54.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 69.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | No Rating |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively High |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°F (-6°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 1.0 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 1.8 in | Wettest |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 1.5 in | |
| June | 60°F (15°C) | 0.9 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 1.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 1.5 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 1.4 in | |
| October | 44°F (7°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 32°F (0°C) | 1.0 in | |
| December | 22°F (-6°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
Aspen has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 22°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.9 inches, with April being the wettest month (1.8") and December the driest (0.8").