Crested Butte, CO
Full City Profile · Colorado · Chaffee County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,436
Population
1,651/sq mi density
$71,923
Median Income
$60,571 per capita
$928,100
Home Value
$1,490,878 Zillow
$1,437
Median Rent
35.5% income on rent
34°F
Avg Temperature
120
Violent Crime/100K
542 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$71,923 median income, 5.4% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$928,100 home value, $1,437/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
120 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
75.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Crested Butte has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 34°F (1°C). Winters average 10°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 23.8 inches. The area receives 203.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
10°F Jan (-12°C)
58°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 34.2°F |
| 37% below US avg | |
| January Average | 10°F (-12°C) |
| July Average | 58°F (14°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 8,865 ft (2,702 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,651/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.8678°N, 106.9773°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Chaffee County County |
| Nearest Airport | Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional (GUC) 23 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0570 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 51.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 18.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 54.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10°F (-12°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 14°F (-10°C) | 2.5 in | |
| March | 22°F (-5°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 33°F (1°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 43°F (6°C) | 1.5 in | |
| June | 52°F (11°C) | 0.9 in | Driest |
| July | 58°F (14°C) | 2.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 56°F (13°C) | 2.0 in | |
| September | 49°F (9°C) | 2.0 in | |
| October | 38°F (3°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 24°F (-4°C) | 2.0 in | |
| December | 11°F (-12°C) | 2.3 in |
Crested Butte has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 10°F in January to 58°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.7") and June the driest (0.9").