Hotchkiss, CO
Full City Profile · Colorado · Delta County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,147
Population
1,233/sq mi density
$58,125
Median Income
$41,538 per capita
$265,500
Home Value
$466,317 Zillow
$1,147
Median Rent
29.9% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
212
Violent Crime/100K
1,481 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$58,125 median income, 3.8% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$265,500 home value, $1,147/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
212 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Hotchkiss experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 14.3 inches. The area receives 41.4 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 50.6°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,330 ft (1,625 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,233/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.7990°N, 107.7134°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Delta County County |
| Nearest Airport | Montrose Regional (MTJ) 22 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 51.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 60.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 27.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 33°F (1°C) | 1.2 in | |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 1.2 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 1.2 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 1.3 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 1.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 1.3 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 1.5 in | Wettest |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 1.4 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.2 in |
Hotchkiss has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 27°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (1.5") and June the driest (0.6").