Edwards, CO

Full City Profile · Colorado · Eagle County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
10,415 Population 391/sq mi density
$90,735 Median Income $62,711 per capita
$747,700 Home Value $1,735,265 Zillow
$1,885 Median Rent 40.8% income on rent
38°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$90,735 median income, 8.5% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.0 / 5.0
$747,700 home value, $1,885/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
57.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Edwards has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 22.4 inches. The area receives 189.2 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

18°F Jan (-8°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average37.9°F
30% below US avg
January Average18°F (-8°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)

Geography

Elevation7,947 ft (2,422 m)
Area26.6 sq mi (69.0 km²)
Population Density391/sq mi
Coordinates39.6118°N, 106.6197°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountyEagle County County
Nearest AirportEagle County Regional (EGE)
16 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.4"
41% below US avg
Snowfall 189.2"
Wettest Month (Apr) 2.41"
Driest Month (Jun) 1.24"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score76.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience30.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Very Low
Heat Wave No Rating
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively High
Ice Storm Relatively 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)

Earthquake History

60 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M2.7 on Jun 13, 2025.

Jan 31, 2002 28 km SSW of Craig, Colorado M4.3 118 km
Aug 9, 2001 11 km NNE of Chacra, Colorado M4.0 65 km
Feb 10, 2006 1 km NNE of Chacra, Colorado M3.8 70 km
Aug 18, 2009 19 km N of Craig, Colorado M3.7 145 km
Jun 6, 2011 17 km NNW of Oak Creek, Colorado M3.5 97 km
Aug 21, 2012 12 km SSW of Gypsum, Colorado M3.4 32 km
Nov 3, 1994 30 km W of Meeker, Colorado M3.4 149 km
Apr 10, 2011 12 km N of Oak Creek, Colorado M3.4 90 km
Jan 30, 2017 5 km SW of New Castle, Colorado M3.3 83 km
Jan 18, 1997 8 km SE of Westcreek, Colorado M3.3 143 km
Jul 22, 2001 6 km WNW of Woodland Park, Colorado M3.1 144 km
Jul 8, 1993 9 km ENE of Aspen, Colorado M3.1 44 km
Sep 2, 2024 21 km NW of Steamboat Springs, Colorado M3.1 116 km
Feb 1, 2019 3 km NW of Glenwood Springs, Colorado M3.1 63 km
Feb 7, 2000 19 km NE of Steamboat Springs, Colorado M3.0 110 km
Sep 12, 1990 13 km NW of Silverthorne, Colorado M3.0 37 km
Oct 18, 2024 6 km NNE of Chacra, Colorado M2.9 67 km
Dec 5, 2000 10 km NNW of Redstone, Colorado M2.9 69 km
May 1, 2009 21 km NW of Dotsero, Colorado M2.9 55 km
Feb 26, 2008 29 km WNW of Westcreek, Colorado M2.9 106 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

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

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 13, 1977 EF2 72 km 0
Jun 20, 1975 EF2 71 km 0
Jun 8, 1984 EF1 55 km 0
May 10, 1974 EF1 93 km 0
Apr 6, 1974 EF1 18 km 0
Jul 23, 2018 EF0 97 km 0
Jul 5, 2018 EF0 85 km 0
Jul 28, 2012 EF0 85 km 0
Aug 18, 2007 EF0 91 km 0
Jun 30, 2004 EF0 16 km 0
Jun 15, 1995 EF0 89 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: EAST TROUBLESOME (188,924 ac, 2020).

Year Name Acres Distance
2020 EAST TROUBLESOME 188,924 87 km
2020 GRIZZLY CREEK 30,705 49 km
2018 SILVER CREEK 20,725 69 km
2002 BIG FISH 17,273 69 km
2020 WILLIAMS FORK 14,679 60 km
2018 WESTON PASS 13,169 82 km
2018 LAKE CHRISTINE 12,506 42 km
2002 COAL SEAM 12,007 64 km
2002 SPRING CREEK 10,552 74 km
2002 LOST LAKES 5,888 72 km
2018 CABIN LAKE 5,765 90 km
2016 LOST SOLAR 5,141 75 km
2021 MUDDY SLIDE 4,372 60 km
2002 GREEN CREEK 4,342 77 km
2021 SYLVAN 3,480 20 km
1994 UTE CREEK 3,225 83 km
2002 SNAKING 2,080 98 km
1994 SO. CANYON 2,014 68 km
2010 MEADOW CREEK 1,432 81 km
2003 DOTSERO CRATER 1,322 34 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 18°F (-8°C) 2.0 in Coldest
February 21°F (-6°C) 2.0 in
March 29°F (-2°C) 1.8 in
April 37°F (3°C) 2.4 in Wettest
May 46°F (8°C) 2.0 in
June 54°F (12°C) 1.2 in Driest
July 59°F (15°C) 1.8 in Warmest
August 57°F (14°C) 1.8 in
September 50°F (10°C) 2.0 in
October 40°F (4°C) 1.8 in
November 26°F (-3°C) 2.0 in
December 18°F (-8°C) 1.7 in

Edwards has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 18°F in January to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.4 inches, with April being the wettest month (2.4") and June the driest (1.2").

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