Hayden, CO

Full City Profile · Colorado · Routt County County

3.3 /5.0

B Good

2,010 Population 584/sq mi density

$97,917 Median Income $36,791 per capita

$394,400 Home Value $511,934 Zillow

$1,680 Median Rent 29.3% income on rent

44°F Avg Temperature 316 sunny days/yr

50 Violent Crime/100K 1,506 property/100K

Overall

3.3 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

A+

Economy

4.8 / 5.0

$97,917 median income, 1.6% unemployment

Affordability

4.4 / 5.0

$394,400 home value, $1,680/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

50 violent crimes/100K

Education

3.1 / 5.0

25.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Hayden has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 316 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 18.4 inches. The area receives 113.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

19°F Jan (-7°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)

Annual Average	43.7°F
	19% below US avg
January Average	19°F (-7°C)
July Average	68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days	316 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	6,345 ft (1,934 m)
Area	3.0 sq mi (7.8 km²)
Population Density	584/sq mi
Coordinates	40.4922°N, 107.2643°W
Timezone	America/Denver
County	Routt County County
Nearest Airport	Eagle County Regional (EGE) 62 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.4"

52% below US avg

Snowfall 113.0"

Wettest Month (Dec) 1.81"

Driest Month (Jun) 1.34"

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	33.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability	10.6 / 100
Community Resilience	76.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Very Low
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Relatively Low
Flood	Relatively Low
Hail	Very Low
Strong Wind	Very Low
Heat Wave	No Rating
Winter Weather	Relatively Moderate
Lightning	Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm	Very Low
Drought	Relatively Low
Cold Wave	Very Low
Landslide	Relatively Moderate
Volcano	Very Low
Avalanche	Relatively Moderate

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

80 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M2.7 on Jan 11, 2025.

Mar 20, 1995	10 km NNW of Rangely, Colorado	M4.5	141 km
Apr 6, 1999	31 km SE of Wamsutter, Wyoming	M4.3	114 km
Jan 31, 2002	28 km SSW of Craig, Colorado	M4.3	43 km
May 20, 1995	434km E of Wendover, Utah	M4.1	148 km
Aug 9, 2001	11 km NNE of Chacra, Colorado	M4.0	93 km
Feb 10, 2006	1 km NNE of Chacra, Colorado	M3.8	101 km
Mar 19, 2022	5 km NW of Ryan Park, Wyoming	M3.8	112 km
Apr 22, 2017	4 km NW of Rangely, Colorado	M3.8	140 km
Aug 18, 2009	19 km N of Craig, Colorado	M3.7	34 km
Jun 2, 2023	9 km SSE of Saratoga, Wyoming	M3.6	107 km
Jun 6, 2011	17 km NNW of Oak Creek, Colorado	M3.5	21 km
Apr 20, 2017	24 km NE of Maybell, Colorado	M3.5	56 km
May 13, 1993	10 km NW of Rangely, Colorado	M3.5	144 km
Dec 10, 1999	11 km NE of Dinosaur, Colorado	M3.5	140 km
Sep 14, 2024	9 km SSE of Saratoga, Wyoming	M3.4	108 km
Nov 3, 1994	30 km W of Meeker, Colorado	M3.4	99 km
Apr 10, 2011	12 km N of Oak Creek, Colorado	M3.4	30 km
Aug 21, 2012	12 km SSW of Gypsum, Colorado	M3.4	109 km
May 4, 2015	5 km SSW of Encampment, Wyoming	M3.3	84 km
Jan 30, 2017	5 km SW of New Castle, Colorado	M3.3	109 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

14 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF1.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
Jun 21, 2006	EF1	88 km	0
Aug 26, 2004	EF1	40 km	0
Jun 8, 1984	EF1	89 km	0
May 30, 1980	EF1	24 km	0
May 10, 1974	EF1	93 km	0
Apr 6, 1974	EF1	99 km	0
Jul 15, 1967	EF1	92 km	0
Jul 3, 1957	EF1	76 km	0
Jun 24, 2018	EF0	65 km	0
Jun 24, 2018	EF0	27 km	0
May 28, 2018	EF0	95 km	0
Jun 15, 1995	EF0	39 km	0
Aug 2, 1992	EF0	51 km	0
Aug 20, 1986	EF0	52 km	0

Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BEAVER CREEK (44,221 ac, 2016).

Year	Name	Acres	Distance
2016	BEAVER CREEK	44,221	82 km
2020	GRIZZLY CREEK	30,705	99 km
2018	RYAN	28,858	82 km
2008	MAYBERRY	26,520	70 km
2020	MIDDLE FORK	20,886	45 km
1993	WAPATI PEAK	20,857	82 km
2018	SILVER CREEK	20,725	64 km
2018	DIVIDE	20,540	52 km
2014	ALKALI	20,338	67 km
2002	MT. ZIRKEL COMPLEX (HINMAN)	17,627	55 km
2002	BIG FISH	17,273	55 km
1988	I DO	16,253	79 km
1996	OPINION	15,613	91 km
2002	MT. ZIRKEL COMPLEX (BURN RIDGE)	15,478	54 km
2002	SPRING CREEK	10,552	91 km
2000	WINTER VALLEY	8,726	96 km
2010	ALKALI	8,094	70 km
2017	WINTER VALLEY	7,822	97 km
2023	IRON	7,783	51 km
2021	MORGAN CREEK	7,710	48 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	19°F (-7°C)	1.5 in	Coldest
February	22°F (-6°C)	1.4 in
March	31°F (-1°C)	1.6 in
April	39°F (4°C)	1.7 in
May	49°F (9°C)	1.6 in
June	57°F (14°C)	1.3 in	Driest
July	68°F (20°C)	1.5 in	Warmest
August	63°F (17°C)	1.5 in
September	55°F (13°C)	1.5 in
October	44°F (7°C)	1.7 in
November	30°F (-1°C)	1.6 in
December	20°F (-7°C)	1.8 in	Wettest

Hayden has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 19°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (1.8") and June the driest (1.3").

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