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Cope, CO
Full City Profile · Colorado · Kit Carson County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
55
Population
31/sq mi density
$58,571
Median Income
$38,718 per capita
51°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$58,571 median income, 1.9% unemployment
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Cope experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 17.5 inches. The area receives 30.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-1°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 51.2°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,401 ft (1,341 m) |
| Area | 1.8 sq mi (4.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 31/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.6642°N, 102.8451°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Kit Carson County County |
| Nearest Airport | Colorado Plains Regional (AKO) 41 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 32.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 37.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 8.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-1°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| February | 32°F (-0°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 1.0 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 2.8 in | Wettest |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 2.5 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 2.0 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest |
Cope has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 29°F in December to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.8") and January the driest (0.3").