Bayfield, CO
Full City Profile · Colorado · La Plata County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
2,862
Population
1,417/sq mi density
$92,821
Median Income
$37,309 per capita
$418,400
Home Value
$516,088 Zillow
$1,265
Median Rent
26.8% income on rent
46°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$92,821 median income, 8.5% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$418,400 home value, $1,265/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
30.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Bayfield experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 13.5 inches. The area receives 84.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 46.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-5°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 46.4°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,975 ft (2,126 m) |
| Area | 1.4 sq mi (3.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,417/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.2341°N, 107.5952°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | La Plata County County |
| Nearest Airport | Four Corners Regional (FMN) 49 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 46.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 66.1% |
| Unhealthy Days | 2 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0492 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 4.6 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.12 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 75.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 21.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 48.4 / 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 | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-5°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 0.7 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 1.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 1.4 in | |
| September | 60°F (15°C) | 2.0 in | Wettest |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 1.4 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.9 in |
Bayfield has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 24°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 13.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (2.0") and June the driest (0.5").