Idalia, CO

Full City Profile · Colorado · Kit Carson County County

5.0 /5.0
A+ Excellent
94 Population 1,044/sq mi density
$144,453 Median Income $66,655 per capita
$898 Median Rent 9.0% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
5.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$144,453 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
80.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Idalia experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 19.1 inches. The area receives 28.5 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average50.5°F
6% below US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)

Geography

Elevation3,967 ft (1,209 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.2 km²)
Population Density1,044/sq mi
Coordinates39.7030°N, 102.2940°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountyKit Carson County County
Nearest AirportColorado Plains Regional (AKO)
59 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.1"
50% below US avg
Snowfall 28.5"
Wettest Month (Aug) 3.19"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.43"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score32.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability37.0 / 100
Community Resilience8.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M3.0 on Jul 15, 2014.

Aug 17, 2009 8 km E of Eads, Colorado M3.9 141 km
Jul 15, 2014 23 km NNE of Haswell, Colorado M3.0 134 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

666 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 57 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Aug 8, 2023 EF3 72 km 0
May 30, 1996 EF3 79 km 0
Jul 21, 1993 EF3 86 km 0
Jul 7, 1993 EF3 55 km 0
May 19, 1982 EF3 86 km 0
Oct 17, 1971 EF3 94 km 0
Jun 6, 1967 EF3 61 km 0
May 4, 1960 EF3 73 km 0
Jul 20, 1958 EF3 98 km 0
Jun 5, 1953 EF3 75 km 0
May 20, 1951 EF3 79 km 0
May 14, 1951 EF3 83 km 0
Aug 8, 2023 EF2 13 km 0
Jun 21, 2023 EF2 82 km 0
Jun 21, 2023 EF2 85 km 0
May 26, 2021 EF2 83 km 0
May 7, 2016 EF2 47 km 0
Jun 5, 2015 EF2 57 km 0
Mar 28, 2007 EF2 68 km 0
Oct 31, 2000 EF2 75 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

12 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (4,777 ac, 1997).

Year Name Acres Distance
1997 UNNAMED 4,777 53 km
2019 CHERRY CREEK 4,273 48 km
2022 CR 15 3,244 43 km
2000 UNNAMED 2,535 67 km
2011 ZWEYGARDT 2,118 31 km
2022 COUNTY ROAD R 2,080 47 km
2018 COUNTY ROAD 56 1,866 76 km
2007 WANO 1,556 46 km
2000 UNNAMED 1,304 82 km
2007 BRADSHAW 1,255 76 km
2006 UNNAMED 1,154 97 km
2022 COUNTY ROAD 56 1,076 56 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 29°F (-2°C) 0.5 in Coldest
February 31°F (-0°C) 0.5 in
March 40°F (5°C) 1.0 in
April 48°F (9°C) 1.8 in
May 58°F (14°C) 2.8 in
June 69°F (21°C) 2.8 in
July 75°F (24°C) 3.0 in Warmest
August 73°F (23°C) 3.2 in Wettest
September 64°F (18°C) 1.2 in
October 51°F (10°C) 1.4 in
November 39°F (4°C) 0.5 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 0.4 in Driest

Idalia has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 29°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.2") and December the driest (0.4").

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