All Countries
City of Creede, CO
Full City Profile · Colorado · Rio Grande County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
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
330 sunny days/yr
757
Violent Crime/100K
6,112 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$49,375 median income, 5.1% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.1 / 5.0
$315,400 home value, $920/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
757 violent crimes/100K (99% above avg)
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. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 15.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
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) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
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
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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) | 2.4 in | |
| February | 14°F (-10°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| March | 18°F (-8°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 24°F (-4°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 35°F (2°C) | 1.7 in | |
| June | 44°F (7°C) | 1.5 in | Driest |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 3.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 50°F (10°C) | 3.4 in | Wettest |
| September | 45°F (7°C) | 2.8 in | |
| October | 36°F (2°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 23°F (-5°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 15°F (-10°C) | 3.0 in |
City of Creede has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 14°F in February to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.4") and June the driest (1.5").