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Hot Sulphur Springs, CO

Full City Profile · Colorado · Grand County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
977 Population 1,269/sq mi density
$90,221 Median Income $41,104 per capita
$376,600 Home Value $514,004 Zillow
$1,183 Median Rent 28.8% income on rent
38°F Avg Temperature 316 sunny days/yr
338 Violent Crime/100K 1,240 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$90,221 median income, 1.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$376,600 home value, $1,183/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
338 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Hot Sulphur Springs has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 316 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 14.3 inches. The area receives 81.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

13°F Jan (-11°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average38.2°F
29% below US avg
January Average13°F (-11°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days316 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7,696 ft (2,346 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²)
Population Density1,269/sq mi
Coordinates40.0749°N, 106.1032°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountyGrand County County
Nearest AirportEagle County Regional (EGE)
52 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 14.3"
63% below US avg
Snowfall 81.2"
Wettest Month (Aug) 1.85"
Driest Month (Oct) 1.22"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0511 ppm

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score50.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability15.0 / 100
Community Resilience55.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Very Low
Heat Wave No Rating
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Moderate
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)

Earthquake History

65 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M2.7 on Jun 13, 2025.

Jan 31, 2002 28 km SSW of Craig, Colorado M4.3 137 km
Dec 25, 1994 9 km NE of Larkspur, Colorado M4.0 141 km
Aug 9, 2001 11 km NNE of Chacra, Colorado M4.0 118 km
Mar 19, 2022 5 km NW of Ryan Park, Wyoming M3.8 147 km
Feb 10, 2006 1 km NNE of Chacra, Colorado M3.8 126 km
Aug 18, 2009 19 km N of Craig, Colorado M3.7 142 km
Jun 6, 2011 17 km NNW of Oak Creek, Colorado M3.5 88 km
Apr 10, 2011 12 km N of Oak Creek, Colorado M3.4 79 km
Aug 21, 2012 12 km SSW of Gypsum, Colorado M3.4 96 km
May 4, 2015 5 km SSW of Encampment, Wyoming M3.3 135 km
Jan 18, 1997 8 km SE of Westcreek, Colorado M3.3 138 km
Jan 30, 2017 5 km SW of New Castle, Colorado M3.3 140 km
Jun 1, 2014 9 km NNW of Kersey, Colorado M3.2 134 km
Jan 15, 2009 29 km SSW of Encampment, Wyoming M3.2 120 km
Jul 22, 2001 6 km WNW of Woodland Park, Colorado M3.1 144 km
Feb 1, 2019 3 km NW of Glenwood Springs, Colorado M3.1 120 km
Sep 2, 2024 21 km NW of Steamboat Springs, Colorado M3.1 98 km
Jul 8, 1993 9 km ENE of Aspen, Colorado M3.1 108 km
Feb 7, 2000 19 km NE of Steamboat Springs, Colorado M3.0 76 km
Sep 12, 1990 13 km NW of Silverthorne, Colorado M3.0 43 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

63 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 46 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 4, 2015 EF3 89 km 0
Jun 5, 1988 EF2 97 km 0
Jun 5, 1988 EF2 89 km 0
Jun 3, 1981 EF2 98 km 0
Jun 3, 1981 EF2 98 km 0
Oct 15, 1980 EF2 75 km 0
Jun 13, 1977 EF2 93 km 0
May 22, 2008 EF1 96 km 0
Jun 15, 1997 EF1 98 km 0
Jun 6, 1997 EF1 75 km 0
Jun 16, 1996 EF1 55 km 0
May 29, 1990 EF1 99 km 0
Jun 18, 1987 EF1 71 km 0
Jun 9, 1987 EF1 94 km 0
Aug 2, 1985 EF1 86 km 0
Jul 26, 1985 EF1 100 km 0
Jun 8, 1984 EF1 24 km 0
Jul 7, 1983 EF1 95 km 0
Jun 2, 1983 EF1 97 km 0
Jul 9, 1982 EF1 90 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: CAMERON PEAK (208,910 ac, 2020).

Year Name Acres Distance
2020 CAMERON PEAK 208,910 77 km
2020 EAST TROUBLESOME 188,924 20 km
2012 HIGH PARK 90,769 91 km
2020 MIDDLE FORK 20,886 84 km
2018 SILVER CREEK 20,725 45 km
2002 MT. ZIRKEL COMPLEX (HINMAN) 17,627 99 km
2002 BIG FISH 17,273 98 km
2002 MT. ZIRKEL COMPLEX (BURN RIDGE) 15,478 86 km
2020 WILLIAMS FORK 14,679 29 km
2000 BOBCAT 10,444 81 km
2020 CALWOOD 9,836 67 km
2000 HIGH MEADOWS 9,607 98 km
2021 MORGAN CREEK 7,710 93 km
2021 MARSHALL 6,286 79 km
2002 LOST LAKES 5,888 92 km
2010 FOURMILE CANYON 5,865 61 km
2021 MUDDY SLIDE 4,372 56 km
2002 BIG ELK 4,348 63 km
2002 GREEN CREEK 4,342 55 km
2021 SYLVAN 3,480 87 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 13°F (-11°C) 1.5 in Coldest
February 20°F (-7°C) 1.3 in
March 26°F (-3°C) 1.6 in
April 34°F (1°C) 1.7 in
May 44°F (6°C) 1.7 in
June 53°F (11°C) 1.6 in
July 62°F (17°C) 1.8 in Warmest
August 57°F (14°C) 1.9 in Wettest
September 50°F (10°C) 1.6 in
October 40°F (4°C) 1.2 in Driest
November 27°F (-3°C) 1.4 in
December 19°F (-7°C) 1.5 in

Hot Sulphur Springs has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 13°F in January to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.9") and October the driest (1.2").

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