Haxtun, CO
Full City Profile · Colorado · Phillips County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
957
Population
1,595/sq mi density
$53,819
Median Income
$36,182 per capita
$221,300
Home Value
$209,388 Zillow
$570
Median Rent
32.4% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
104
Violent Crime/100K
104 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$53,819 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$221,300 home value, $570/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
104 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Haxtun experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 18.1 inches. The area receives 37.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-1°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 50.8°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,033 ft (1,229 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,595/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.6419°N, 102.6297°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Phillips County County |
| Nearest Airport | Colorado Plains Regional (AKO) 45 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 12.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 11.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 6.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-1°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 32°F (-0°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 40°F (5°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 3.1 in | Wettest |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 2.6 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 2.4 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 1.6 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 1.0 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.4 in |
Haxtun has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 29°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.1") and January the driest (0.4").