Gunnison, CO
Full City Profile · Colorado · Chaffee County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
6,712
Population
1,384/sq mi density
$55,313
Median Income
$31,252 per capita
$432,200
Home Value
$627,542 Zillow
$1,120
Median Rent
37.1% income on rent
38°F
Avg Temperature
391
Violent Crime/100K
3,784 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$55,313 median income, 5.3% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.2 / 5.0
$432,200 home value, $1,120/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
391 violent crimes/100K (3% above avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
54.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Gunnison has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winters average 10°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 10.6 inches. The area receives 45.5 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
10°F Jan (-12°C)
62°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 37.7°F |
| 30% below US avg | |
| January Average | 10°F (-12°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,710 ft (2,350 m) |
| Area | 4.9 sq mi (12.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,384/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.5480°N, 106.9246°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Chaffee County County |
| Nearest Airport | Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional (GUC) 1 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0570 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 51.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 18.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 54.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very 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)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10°F (-12°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 16°F (-9°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 0.7 in | |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 1.0 in | |
| June | 56°F (14°C) | 0.6 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 1.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 60°F (15°C) | 1.5 in | Wettest |
| September | 52°F (11°C) | 1.2 in | |
| October | 41°F (5°C) | 0.7 in | |
| November | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 13°F (-11°C) | 0.9 in |
Gunnison has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 10°F in January to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 10.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.5") and March the driest (0.5").