City of Creede, CO
Full City Profile · Colorado · Rio Grande County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
307
Population
323/sq mi density
$49,375
Median Income
$29,632 per capita
$315,400
Home Value
$431,040 Zillow
$920
Median Rent
31.1% income on rent
41°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$49,375 median income, 7.3% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.1 / 5.0
$315,400 home value, $920/mo rent
A
Education
4.2 / 5.0
40.1% bachelor's degree or higher
City of Creede has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 15.6 inches. The area receives 55.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
21°F Jan (-6°C)
61°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 40.9°F |
| 24% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 8,811 ft (2,686 m) |
| Area | 0.7 sq mi (1.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 323/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.8486°N, 106.9251°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Rio Grande County County |
| Nearest Airport | Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional (GUC) 47 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 45.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 91.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 7.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21°F (-6°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 26°F (-4°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 33°F (1°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 40°F (4°C) | 1.0 in | |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 1.7 in | |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 0.8 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 2.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 2.6 in | Wettest |
| September | 52°F (11°C) | 1.9 in | |
| October | 44°F (6°C) | 1.4 in | |
| November | 32°F (-0°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 22°F (-6°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
City of Creede has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 21°F in January to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.6") and December the driest (0.6").