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Basalt, CO
Full City Profile · Colorado · Garfield County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
3,995
Population
1,978/sq mi density
$106,000
Median Income
$67,402 per capita
$1,148,100
Home Value
$1,399,878 Zillow
$2,188
Median Rent
22.5% income on rent
43°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
24
Violent Crime/100K
238 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$106,000 median income, 2.3% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$1,148,100 home value, $2,188/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
24 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
59.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Basalt 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. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 14.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
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) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,562 ft (2,000 m) |
| Area | 2.0 sq mi (5.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,978/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.3686°N, 107.0488°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Garfield County County |
| Nearest Airport | Eagle County Regional (EGE) 20 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0506 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 3.9 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 4.1 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 64.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 15.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 12.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively High |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°F (-6°C) | 1.2 in | |
| February | 22°F (-6°C) | 1.0 in | Driest |
| March | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 37°F (3°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 47°F (8°C) | 1.3 in | |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 1.1 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 1.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 1.5 in | Wettest |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 1.4 in | |
| October | 44°F (6°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 20°F (-7°C) | 1.4 in | Coldest |
Basalt has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 20°F in December to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.5") and February the driest (1.0").