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Fruita, CO
Full City Profile · Colorado · Mesa County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
13,578
Population
1,695/sq mi density
$77,680
Median Income
$35,121 per capita
$361,500
Home Value
$471,839 Zillow
$1,275
Median Rent
27.6% income on rent
52°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
163
Violent Crime/100K
1,540 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$77,680 median income, 1.2% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$361,500 home value, $1,275/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
163 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Fruita experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 9.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 52.3°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,507 ft (1,374 m) |
| Area | 8.0 sq mi (20.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,695/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.1556°N, 108.7296°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Mesa County County |
| Nearest Airport | Grand Junction Regional (GJT) 11 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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 | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 32°F (0°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 1.1 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 0.7 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 1.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 1.2 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 1.1 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 1.2 in | Wettest |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.8 in |
Fruita has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 27°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (1.2") and February the driest (0.7").