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Ignacio, CO
Full City Profile · Colorado · La Plata County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,255
Population
2,461/sq mi density
$65,759
Median Income
$33,733 per capita
$252,200
Home Value
$450,879 Zillow
$1,146
Median Rent
33.3% income on rent
47°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
448
Violent Crime/100K
1,570 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$65,759 median income, 4.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$252,200 home value, $1,146/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
448 violent crimes/100K (18% above avg)
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Ignacio experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 13.5 inches. The area receives 33.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
25°F Jan (-4°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 46.5°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,523 ft (1,988 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,461/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.1180°N, 107.6376°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | La Plata County County |
| Nearest Airport | Four Corners Regional (FMN) 42 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0492 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 4.6 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.12 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 75.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 21.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 48.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 38°F (4°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 0.9 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 1.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 2.1 in | Wettest |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 1.4 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.5 in |
Ignacio has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 25°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.1") and June the driest (0.6").