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Craig, CO
Full City Profile · Colorado · Routt County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
9,022
Population
1,779/sq mi density
$69,256
Median Income
$35,858 per capita
$252,900
Home Value
$299,619 Zillow
$1,060
Median Rent
24.4% income on rent
43°F
Avg Temperature
316 sunny days/yr
158
Violent Crime/100K
2,825 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$69,256 median income, 1.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$252,900 home value, $1,060/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
158 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
20.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Craig has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 316 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 14.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
17°F Jan (-8°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 42.9°F |
| 21% below US avg | |
| January Average | 17°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 316 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,193 ft (1,888 m) |
| Area | 5.1 sq mi (13.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,779/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.5171°N, 107.5554°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Routt County County |
| Nearest Airport | Eagle County Regional (EGE) 69 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 33.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 76.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | No Rating |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17°F (-8°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.1 in | Driest |
| March | 32°F (-0°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 1.6 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 1.6 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 1.2 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 1.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 1.4 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 1.7 in | Wettest |
| November | 32°F (-0°C) | 1.4 in | |
| December | 21°F (-6°C) | 1.5 in |
Craig has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 17°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (1.7") and February the driest (1.1").