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Battlement Mesa, CO
Full City Profile · Colorado · Rio Blanco County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
5,402
Population
484/sq mi density
$69,432
Median Income
$36,610 per capita
$231,500
Home Value
$415,400 Zillow
$972
Median Rent
19.3% income on rent
47°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
364
Violent Crime/100K
1,727 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$69,432 median income, 2.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$231,500 home value, $972/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
364 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Battlement Mesa experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 17.1 inches. The area receives 54.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
25°F Jan (-4°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 47.3°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,864 ft (1,787 m) |
| Area | 11.8 sq mi (30.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 484/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.4528°N, 108.0039°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Rio Blanco County County |
| Nearest Airport | Grand Junction Regional (GJT) 36 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0508 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 1.5 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 4.7 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 37.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 48.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 52.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| 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 | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 1.3 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 0.9 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 1.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 1.3 in | |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 1.4 in | Wettest |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 26°F (-4°C) | 1.1 in |
Battlement Mesa has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 25°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 13.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (1.4") and January the driest (0.9").