Joes, CO

Full City Profile · Colorado · Kit Carson County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
107 Population 143/sq mi density
$76,300 Home Value $347,555 Zillow
51°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Joes 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 17.5 inches. The area receives 30.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-1°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average51.2°F
5% below US avg
January Average29°F (-1°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)

Geography

Elevation4,271 ft (1,302 m)
Area2.1 sq mi (5.4 km²)
Population Density143/sq mi
Coordinates39.6596°N, 102.6785°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountyKit Carson County County
Nearest AirportColorado Plains Regional (AKO)
46 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.5"
54% below US avg
Snowfall 30.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 2.95"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.40"

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 M3.9 132 km
Jul 15, 2014 23 km NNE of Haswell, Colorado M3.0 118 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

667 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 49 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Aug 8, 2023 EF3 58 km 0
May 31, 1999 EF3 85 km 0
May 30, 1996 EF3 52 km 0
Jul 21, 1993 EF3 53 km 0
Jul 7, 1993 EF3 51 km 0
May 10, 1975 EF3 88 km 0
Jun 6, 1967 EF3 85 km 0
Aug 8, 2023 EF2 25 km 0
Jun 21, 2023 EF2 60 km 0
Jun 21, 2023 EF2 52 km 0
Jun 21, 2023 EF2 75 km 0
May 7, 2016 EF2 64 km 0
Jun 5, 2015 EF2 25 km 0
Mar 28, 2007 EF2 99 km 0
Oct 31, 2000 EF2 86 km 0
May 31, 1999 EF2 82 km 0
Oct 5, 1994 EF2 48 km 0
Jun 7, 1994 EF2 59 km 0
Jun 7, 1994 EF2 93 km 0
Jun 7, 1994 EF2 61 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

16 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: LAST CHANCE (17,958 ac, 2012).

Year Name Acres Distance
2012 LAST CHANCE 17,958 81 km
2002 UNNAMED 8,688 84 km
1996 UNNAMED 4,928 81 km
1997 UNNAMED 4,777 80 km
2019 CHERRY CREEK 4,273 81 km
2001 UNNAMED 3,760 91 km
2022 CR 15 3,244 14 km
2000 UNNAMED 2,535 81 km
2022 FF 2,463 76 km
2011 ZWEYGARDT 2,118 62 km
2022 COUNTY ROAD R 2,080 47 km
2018 COUNTY ROAD 56 1,866 88 km
2007 WANO 1,556 79 km
2000 UNNAMED 1,304 89 km
2007 BRADSHAW 1,255 89 km
2022 COUNTY ROAD 56 1,076 70 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 29°F (-1°C) 0.4 in Coldest
February 32°F (-0°C) 0.4 in Driest
March 41°F (5°C) 0.8 in
April 49°F (9°C) 1.8 in
May 59°F (15°C) 2.6 in
June 70°F (21°C) 2.9 in
July 75°F (24°C) 3.0 in Warmest, Wettest
August 73°F (23°C) 2.2 in
September 65°F (18°C) 1.2 in
October 52°F (11°C) 1.2 in
November 39°F (4°C) 0.5 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 0.5 in

Joes has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 29°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.0") and February the driest (0.4").

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