Buena Vista, CO
Full City Profile · Colorado · Chaffee County County
2.5
/5.0
C+
Fair
2,966
Population
852/sq mi density
$58,409
Median Income
$29,921 per capita
$495,800
Home Value
$669,274 Zillow
$1,519
Median Rent
32.7% income on rent
45°F
Avg Temperature
95
Violent Crime/100K
349 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$58,409 median income, 14.6% unemployment
D
Affordability
1.9 / 5.0
$495,800 home value, $1,519/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
95 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.3 / 5.0
41.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Buena Vista has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 9.9 inches. The area receives 49.3 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-3°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 44.7°F |
| 17% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,988 ft (2,435 m) |
| Area | 3.5 sq mi (9.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 852/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.8320°N, 106.1387°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Chaffee County County |
| Nearest Airport | Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional (GUC) 47 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0570 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 51.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 18.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 54.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 42°F (5°C) | 1.0 in | |
| May | 51°F (11°C) | 1.2 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 0.7 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 1.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 1.6 in | Wettest |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 0.9 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 35°F (1°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 26°F (-4°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
Buena Vista has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 26°F in December to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 9.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.6") and January the driest (0.3").