Jansen, CO
Full City Profile · Colorado · Las Animas County County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
94
Population
80/sq mi density
$34,301
Median Income
$30,937 per capita
$135,700
Home Value
$226,739 Zillow
50°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$34,301 median income, unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$135,700 home value, /mo rent
B+
Education
3.9 / 5.0
36.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Jansen experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 17.2 inches. The area receives 48.1 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-0°C)
71°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 49.8°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (21°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,241 ft (1,902 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 80/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.1582°N, 104.5501°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Las Animas County County |
| Nearest Airport | San Luis Valley Regional/Bergman Field (ALS) 75 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 23.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 58.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 11.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Volcano | No Rating |
| Avalanche | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-0°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 1.2 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 1.7 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 1.6 in | |
| July | 71°F (21°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 2.7 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 1.4 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 32°F (-0°C) | 0.7 in |
Jansen has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 31°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.0") and January the driest (0.6").