Carbondale, CO
Full City Profile · Colorado · Garfield County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
6,553
Population
3,150/sq mi density
$94,300
Median Income
$54,170 per capita
$796,100
Home Value
$1,465,714 Zillow
$2,255
Median Rent
29.9% income on rent
48°F
Avg Temperature
132
Violent Crime/100K
648 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$94,300 median income, 3.5% unemployment
D
Affordability
1.9 / 5.0
$796,100 home value, $2,255/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
132 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
56.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Carbondale experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 15.5 inches. The area receives 38.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 49.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-4°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 47.6°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,202 ft (1,890 m) |
| Area | 2.0 sq mi (5.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,150/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.3956°N, 107.2150°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Garfield County County |
| Nearest Airport | Eagle County Regional (EGE) 23 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 49.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 59.0% |
| Unhealthy Days | 5 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0506 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 3.9 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 4.1 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 64.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 15.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 12.3 / 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 | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively High |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-4°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.2 in | |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 1.2 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 1.6 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 1.7 in | Wettest |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 1.0 in | Driest |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 1.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 1.3 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 1.6 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 1.6 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 26°F (-4°C) | 1.2 in |
Carbondale has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 24°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (1.7") and June the driest (1.0").