Las Animas, CO
Full City Profile · Colorado · Crowley County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
2,480
Population
1,521/sq mi density
$48,917
Median Income
$22,416 per capita
$111,500
Home Value
$110,498 Zillow
$1,005
Median Rent
33.0% income on rent
55°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$48,917 median income, 7.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$111,500 home value, $1,005/mo rent
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
13.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Las Animas experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 13.6 inches. The area receives 16.2 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
32°F Jan (-0°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 54.5°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,898 ft (1,188 m) |
| Area | 1.7 sq mi (4.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,521/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.0697°N, 103.2232°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Crowley County County |
| Nearest Airport | Southeast Colorado Regional (LAA) 29 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 3.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 62.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 10.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (-0°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 1.4 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 1.7 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 1.8 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 1.8 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 0.9 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 42°F (5°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 32°F (-0°C) | 0.4 in |
Las Animas has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 32°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 13.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.6") and February the driest (0.3").