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Branson, CO
Full City Profile · Colorado · Otero County County
1.8
/5.0
D
Poor
44
Population
176/sq mi density
$50,500
Home Value
$226,739 Zillow
49°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
288
Violent Crime/100K
4,358 property/100K
D
Overall
1.8 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
288 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Branson experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 17.6 inches. The area receives 40.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-1°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 49.4°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,288 ft (1,917 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 176/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.0155°N, 103.8838°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Otero County County |
| Nearest Airport | Southeast Colorado Regional (LAA) 98 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 50.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 79.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 28.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-1°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 1.9 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 2.7 in | Wettest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 40°F (5°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 32°F (-0°C) | 0.4 in |
Branson has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 31°F in January to 71°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 15.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.7") and January the driest (0.4").