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Cheyenne Wells, CO
Full City Profile · Colorado · Cheyenne County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
949
Population
887/sq mi density
$61,705
Median Income
$35,794 per capita
$159,800
Home Value
$180,332 Zillow
$867
Median Rent
17.5% income on rent
53°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
329
Violent Crime/100K
1,825 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$61,705 median income, 0.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$159,800 home value, $867/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
329 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
25.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Cheyenne Wells experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 16.4 inches. The area receives 19.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
32°F Jan (-0°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 52.7°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,281 ft (1,305 m) |
| Area | 1.1 sq mi (2.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 887/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.8192°N, 102.3520°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Cheyenne County County |
| Nearest Airport | Southeast Colorado Regional (LAA) 55 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 3.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 18.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 19.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| 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 | 32°F (-0°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| February | 33°F (0°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 2.7 in | Wettest |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 2.4 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 2.2 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest |
Cheyenne Wells has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 30°F in December to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.7") and January the driest (0.2").