Genoa, CO

Full City Profile · Colorado · Washington County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
179 Population 577/sq mi density
$51,750 Median Income $33,298 per capita
$164,100 Home Value $234,385 Zillow
$888 Median Rent 35.0% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$51,750 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$164,100 home value, $888/mo rent
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
24.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Genoa experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 16.2 inches. The area receives 35.3 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-0°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average49.9°F
8% below US avg
January Average31°F (-0°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)

Geography

Elevation5,599 ft (1,707 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (0.9 km²)
Population Density577/sq mi
Coordinates39.2782°N, 103.4987°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountyWashington County County
Nearest AirportColorado Plains Regional (AKO)
64 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 16.2"
57% below US avg
Snowfall 35.3"
Wettest Month (Jul) 2.99"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.18"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score12.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability64.6 / 100
Community Resilience44.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

13 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.0. Most recent: M2.5 on Aug 7, 2021.

Dec 25, 1994 9 km NE of Larkspur, Colorado M4.0 113 km
Aug 17, 2009 8 km E of Eads, Colorado M3.9 114 km
Dec 23, 1995 7 km WNW of Rock Creek Park, Colorado M3.5 137 km
Jan 18, 1997 8 km SE of Westcreek, Colorado M3.3 139 km
Jul 22, 2001 6 km WNW of Woodland Park, Colorado M3.1 143 km
Jul 15, 2014 23 km NNE of Haswell, Colorado M3.0 82 km
Jan 19, 1997 8 km SE of Westcreek, Colorado M2.9 139 km
Jan 10, 2003 14 km NE of Wiley, Colorado M2.9 137 km
Dec 31, 1995 6 km WNW of Rock Creek Park, Colorado M2.8 137 km
Jan 19, 1997 8 km SE of Westcreek, Colorado M2.7 139 km
Apr 18, 1998 8 km SE of Westcreek, Colorado M2.7 139 km
Aug 7, 2021 23 km NE of Sugar City, Colorado M2.5 98 km
Aug 6, 2016 13 km NNE of Wiley, Colorado M2.5 133 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

694 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 48 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 31, 1999 EF3 11 km 0
May 30, 1996 EF3 76 km 0
Jul 21, 1993 EF3 48 km 0
Jul 7, 1993 EF3 88 km 0
Jun 6, 1990 EF3 21 km 0
Jun 6, 1990 EF3 37 km 0
Jun 21, 2023 EF2 87 km 0
Jun 21, 2023 EF2 69 km 0
Jun 21, 2023 EF2 91 km 0
Jun 5, 2015 EF2 57 km 0
Jun 7, 2012 EF2 61 km 0
Jun 15, 2009 EF2 98 km 0
May 10, 2004 EF2 46 km 0
May 28, 2001 EF2 92 km 0
May 28, 2001 EF2 92 km 0
May 31, 1999 EF2 5 km 0
Jul 13, 1996 EF2 97 km 0
Oct 5, 1994 EF2 78 km 0
Jun 14, 1990 EF2 86 km 0
Jun 6, 1990 EF2 70 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

15 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: LAST CHANCE (17,958 ac, 2012).

Year Name Acres Distance
2012 LAST CHANCE 17,958 57 km
2002 UNNAMED 8,688 98 km
2018 HWY 94 7,480 52 km
2011 KARVAL 5,322 64 km
2018 EDISON 5,109 91 km
1996 UNNAMED 4,928 8 km
2002 UNNAMED 4,911 97 km
2022 CR 15 3,244 80 km
2003 UNNAMED 2,530 72 km
2022 FF 2,463 41 km
2016 PUMKIN CENTER 2,451 47 km
2002 UNNAMED 1,612 74 km
2020 SHAMROCK 1,582 76 km
2024 QUAIL HOLLOW 1,267 70 km
2002 UNNAMED 1,109 67 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 31°F (-0°C) 0.3 in
February 31°F (-0°C) 0.4 in
March 40°F (5°C) 0.7 in
April 46°F (8°C) 1.4 in
May 56°F (13°C) 2.4 in
June 67°F (19°C) 2.4 in
July 73°F (23°C) 3.0 in Warmest, Wettest
August 71°F (21°C) 3.0 in
September 63°F (17°C) 1.0 in
October 51°F (10°C) 1.1 in
November 39°F (4°C) 0.3 in
December 31°F (-0°C) 0.2 in Coldest, Driest

Genoa has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 31°F in December to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.0") and December the driest (0.2").

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