Fort Morgan, CO
Full City Profile · Colorado · Morgan County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
11,521
Population
2,153/sq mi density
$59,121
Median Income
$27,231 per capita
$259,900
Home Value
$329,227 Zillow
$1,074
Median Rent
28.1% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
285
Violent Crime/100K
2,040 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$59,121 median income, 6.3% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$259,900 home value, $1,074/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
285 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Fort Morgan experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 14.3 inches. The area receives 22.7 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 49.8°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,316 ft (1,316 m) |
| Area | 5.4 sq mi (13.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,153/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.2530°N, 103.7887°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Morgan County County |
| Nearest Airport | Colorado Plains Regional (AKO) 30 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 51.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 18.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 30.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 40°F (5°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 2.2 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 1.7 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 1.1 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 28°F (-3°C) | 0.3 in |
Fort Morgan has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 27°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.4") and January the driest (0.3").