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Dove Creek, CO
Full City Profile · Colorado · Dolores County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
680
Population
1,193/sq mi density
$69,659
Median Income
$45,865 per capita
$145,000
Home Value
$219,725 Zillow
49°F
Avg Temperature
318 sunny days/yr
198
Violent Crime/100K
3,761 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$69,659 median income, 3.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$145,000 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
198 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Dove Creek 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. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-3°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 48.7°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 318 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,840 ft (2,085 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,193/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.7668°N, 108.9072°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Dolores County County |
| Nearest Airport | Telluride Regional (TEX) 56 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 11.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 55.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 14.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively High |
| Avalanche | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-3°C) | 0.9 in | |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.0 in | |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 0.9 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 1.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 1.6 in | |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 1.7 in | Wettest |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.2 in | Coldest |
Dove Creek has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 27°F in December to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (1.7") and June the driest (0.5").