Cortez, CO
Full City Profile · Colorado · Montezuma County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
8,898
Population
1,428/sq mi density
$51,377
Median Income
$29,086 per capita
$226,700
Home Value
$342,949 Zillow
$1,028
Median Rent
33.9% income on rent
49°F
Avg Temperature
471
Violent Crime/100K
2,961 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$51,377 median income, 5.6% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$226,700 home value, $1,028/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
471 violent crimes/100K (24% above avg)
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
29.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Cortez experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 11.7 inches. The area receives 33.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-2°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 49.0°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,183 ft (1,885 m) |
| Area | 6.2 sq mi (16.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,428/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.3498°N, 108.5767°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Montezuma County County |
| Nearest Airport | Four Corners Regional (FMN) 46 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 45.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 71.6% |
| Unhealthy Days | 1 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0461 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 47.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 62.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 13.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| 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 Moderate |
| 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 | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 33°F (0°C) | 1.0 in | |
| March | 40°F (5°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 0.8 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 0.7 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 1.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 1.6 in | Wettest |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 1.6 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.8 in |
Cortez has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 28°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.6") and June the driest (0.3").