Crawford, CO

Full City Profile · Colorado · Delta County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
420 Population 1,680/sq mi density
$57,750 Median Income $23,922 per capita
$205,200 Home Value $531,827 Zillow
$1,052 Median Rent 24.5% income on rent
43°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$57,750 median income, 7.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$205,200 home value, $1,052/mo rent
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Crawford has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 21.2 inches. The area receives 41.4 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 65°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average42.7°F
21% below US avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average65°F (19°C)

Geography

Elevation6,591 ft (2,009 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²)
Population Density1,680/sq mi
Coordinates38.7050°N, 107.6096°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountyDelta County County
Nearest AirportMontrose Regional (MTJ)
20 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.2"
44% below US avg
Snowfall 41.4"
Wettest Month (Apr) 2.58"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.63"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score51.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability60.1 / 100
Community Resilience27.0 / 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 Moderate
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Relatively Moderate
Volcano Very Low
Avalanche Relatively Moderate
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

70 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M3.2 on Apr 3, 2025.

Mar 4, 2019 29 km E of La Sal, Utah M4.5 123 km
May 27, 2000 29 km WNW of Naturita, Colorado M4.4 121 km
Sep 13, 1994 17 km N of Sawpit, Colorado M4.4 69 km
Aug 9, 2001 11 km NNE of Chacra, Colorado M4.0 108 km
Jan 24, 2013 22 km E of La Sal, Utah M3.9 127 km
Feb 10, 2006 1 km NNE of Chacra, Colorado M3.8 100 km
Jul 6, 1999 27 km WNW of Naturita, Colorado M3.7 120 km
Jun 3, 1999 28 km E of La Sal, Utah M3.7 123 km
Mar 10, 2023 16 km S of Ophir, Colorado M3.6 112 km
Aug 21, 2012 12 km SSW of Gypsum, Colorado M3.4 107 km
Jan 30, 2017 5 km SW of New Castle, Colorado M3.3 93 km
Apr 3, 2025 34 km W of Delta, Colorado M3.2 74 km
Dec 15, 1997 7 km ENE of La Sal, Utah M3.2 142 km
Feb 1, 2019 3 km NW of Glenwood Springs, Colorado M3.1 99 km
Jul 8, 1993 9 km ENE of Aspen, Colorado M3.1 97 km
Mar 15, 2000 Colorado M3.1 124 km
Jun 6, 2002 29 km E of La Sal, Utah M3.0 120 km
May 8, 1998 15 km E of La Sal, Utah M3.0 134 km
Apr 10, 1998 23 km WNW of Naturita, Colorado M3.0 117 km
Feb 4, 1999 28 km E of La Sal, Utah M3.0 124 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

11 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF2. Total: 1 injury.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 20, 1975 EF2 62 km 0
Jul 9, 2015 EF1 60 km 0
May 6, 2005 EF1 33 km 0
May 13, 2004 EF1 7 km 0
Sep 11, 2002 EF1 47 km 0
Sep 8, 2000 EF1 63 km 0
May 19, 2009 EF0 83 km 0
May 29, 2005 EF0 90 km 0
Apr 11, 2000 EF0 85 km 0
Aug 8, 1998 EF0 94 km 0
Jul 31, 1994 EF0 41 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BULL DRAW (37,178 ac, 2018).

Year Name Acres Distance
2018 BULL DRAW 37,178 94 km
2012 PINE RIDGE 13,862 87 km
2018 LAKE CHRISTINE 12,506 94 km
2002 COAL SEAM 12,007 99 km
2004 CAMPBELL 4,429 89 km
2023 LITTLE MESA 4,048 63 km
1987 BATTLEMENT 3,839 87 km
1994 WAKE 3,834 19 km
1990 HORESEFLY 3,760 78 km
2023 SPRING CREEK 3,279 84 km
2009 DOMINGUEZ 3,235 85 km
2004 MCGRUDER 2,998 34 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,758 73 km
2018 CACHE CREEK 2,690 82 km
2010 BEAVER 2,496 82 km
2002 BUCKTAIL 2,282 81 km
2010 DOMINGUEZ 2,104 86 km
1994 SO. CANYON 2,014 98 km
2023 LOWLINE 1,855 47 km
2011 COSGROVE 1,734 92 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 23°F (-5°C) 1.7 in Coldest
February 26°F (-4°C) 1.7 in
March 33°F (0°C) 2.2 in
April 40°F (4°C) 2.6 in Wettest
May 50°F (10°C) 1.8 in
June 60°F (15°C) 0.6 in Driest
July 65°F (19°C) 1.2 in Warmest
August 63°F (17°C) 1.8 in
September 55°F (13°C) 2.1 in
October 44°F (7°C) 1.9 in
November 32°F (0°C) 1.8 in
December 23°F (-5°C) 1.7 in

Crawford has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 23°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.2 inches, with April being the wettest month (2.6") and June the driest (0.6").

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