Lake City, CO
Full City Profile · Colorado · Ouray County County
3.9
/5.0
B+
Good
474
Population
571/sq mi density
$62,422
Median Income
$47,953 per capita
$409,300
Home Value
$492,134 Zillow
$965
Median Rent
22.7% income on rent
40°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$62,422 median income, 0.0% unemployment
C+
Affordability
3.0 / 5.0
$409,300 home value, $965/mo rent
A
Education
4.4 / 5.0
43.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Lake City has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 14.3 inches. The area receives 126.4 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
17°F Jan (-8°C)
62°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 40.3°F |
| 25% below US avg | |
| January Average | 17°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 8,863 ft (2,701 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 571/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.0216°N, 107.3107°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Ouray County County |
| Nearest Airport | Telluride Regional (TEX) 33 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 17.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 47.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively High |
| Avalanche | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17°F (-8°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| March | 32°F (-0°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 1.0 in | |
| May | 49°F (9°C) | 1.1 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 0.7 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 60°F (15°C) | 2.5 in | Wettest |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 1.6 in | |
| October | 44°F (7°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 31°F (-1°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 19°F (-8°C) | 1.0 in |
Lake City has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 17°F in January to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.5") and February the driest (0.7").