De Beque, CO
Full City Profile · Colorado · Mesa County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
466
Population
168/sq mi density
$63,646
Median Income
$30,814 per capita
$215,000
Home Value
$417,314 Zillow
$1,319
Median Rent
25.9% income on rent
48°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$63,646 median income, 9.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$215,000 home value, $1,319/mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
15.7% bachelor's degree or higher
De Beque experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 15.3 inches. The area receives 59.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-5°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 47.6°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,953 ft (1,510 m) |
| Area | 4.3 sq mi (11.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 168/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.3100°N, 108.2050°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Mesa County County |
| Nearest Airport | Grand Junction Regional (GJT) 22 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 48.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 58.7% |
| Unhealthy Days | 7 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0508 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 4.5 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 75.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 37.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 56.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Very High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively High |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-5°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 1.4 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 0.9 in | Driest |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 1.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 1.4 in | |
| September | 62°F (16°C) | 1.6 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 1.6 in | Wettest |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 24°F (-4°C) | 1.0 in |
De Beque has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 24°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (1.6") and June the driest (0.9").