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Colorado City, CO
Full City Profile · Colorado · Huerfano County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,791
Population
119/sq mi density
$48,692
Median Income
$36,329 per capita
$237,700
Home Value
$324,931 Zillow
$1,270
Median Rent
32.8% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
323 sunny days/yr
517
Violent Crime/100K
3,379 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$48,692 median income, 0.0% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$237,700 home value, $1,270/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
517 violent crimes/100K (36% above avg)
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Colorado City experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 323 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 25.4 inches. The area receives 130.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
33°F Jan (1°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 50.0°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 323 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,902 ft (1,799 m) |
| Area | 13.8 sq mi (35.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 119/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.9394°N, 104.8431°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Huerfano County County |
| Nearest Airport | San Luis Valley Regional/Bergman Field (ALS) 66 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 24.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 83.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 16.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Volcano | No Rating |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (1°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| February | 31°F (-1°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 1.2 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 1.7 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 1.4 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 2.5 in | Wettest |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
Colorado City has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 29°F in December to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.5") and January the driest (0.4").