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Blende, CO
Full City Profile · Colorado · Pueblo County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
646
Population
769/sq mi density
$50,385
Median Income
$30,857 per capita
$240,700
Home Value
$283,780 Zillow
$1,479
Median Rent
51.0% income on rent
53°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
816
Violent Crime/100K
6,517 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$50,385 median income, 4.5% unemployment
B+
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$240,700 home value, $1,479/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
816 violent crimes/100K (115% above avg)
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
25.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Blende experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 13.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
32°F Jan (-0°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 53.1°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,718 ft (1,438 m) |
| Area | 1.4 sq mi (3.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 769/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.2498°N, 104.5687°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Pueblo County County |
| Nearest Airport | San Luis Valley Regional/Bergman Field (ALS) 91 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0483 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 5.2 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 82.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 40.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 66.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Very High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (-0°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 1.0 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 1.5 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 1.3 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 74°F (24°C) | 2.1 in | Wettest |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 1.0 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 0.7 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 32°F (0°C) | 0.4 in |
Blende has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 32°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 12.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.1") and January the driest (0.3").