Fairplay, CO
Full City Profile · Colorado · Park County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
851
Population
740/sq mi density
$82,031
Median Income
$48,670 per capita
$411,000
Home Value
$595,464 Zillow
$1,634
Median Rent
28.8% income on rent
37°F
Avg Temperature
811
Violent Crime/100K
2,703 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$82,031 median income, 2.1% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$411,000 home value, $1,634/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
811 violent crimes/100K (113% above avg)
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
33.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Fairplay has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 15.1 inches. The area receives 156.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 50.
Temperature
20°F Jan (-7°C)
57°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 36.6°F |
| 32% below US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 57°F (14°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 9,933 ft (3,028 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 740/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.2243°N, 105.9984°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Park County County |
| Nearest Airport | Eagle County Regional (EGE) 57 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 50.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 53.3% |
| Unhealthy Days | 12 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0555 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 22.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 49.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20°F (-7°C) | 0.7 in | |
| February | 20°F (-7°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
| March | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 33°F (1°C) | 1.4 in | |
| May | 42°F (5°C) | 1.8 in | |
| June | 51°F (11°C) | 1.1 in | |
| July | 57°F (14°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 55°F (13°C) | 2.2 in | |
| September | 48°F (9°C) | 1.4 in | |
| October | 38°F (4°C) | 1.0 in | |
| November | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| December | 20°F (-7°C) | 0.7 in |
Fairplay has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 20°F in February to 57°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.4") and November the driest (0.6").