Lazear, CO

Full City Profile · Colorado · Delta County County

1.4 /5.0

F Poor

164 Population 103/sq mi density

$826 Median Rent 36.1% income on rent

51°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr

328 Violent Crime/100K 5,033 property/100K

Overall

1.4 / 5.0

Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

328 violent crimes/100K

Education

1.8 / 5.0

10.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Lazear experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 14.3 inches. The area receives 41.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)

Annual Average	50.6°F
	6% below US avg
January Average	27°F (-3°C)
July Average	74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	5,439 ft (1,658 m)
Area	1.6 sq mi (4.1 km²)
Population Density	103/sq mi
Coordinates	38.7788°N, 107.7804°W
Timezone	America/Denver
County	Delta County County
Nearest Airport	Montrose Regional (MTJ) 20 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 14.3"

62% below US avg

Snowfall 41.4"

Wettest Month (Oct) 1.30"

Driest Month (Jun) 0.71"

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	51.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability	60.1 / 100
Community Resilience	27.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Very Low
Earthquake	Relatively Low
Wildfire	Relatively Low
Flood	Relatively Low
Hail	Very Low
Strong Wind	Very Low
Heat Wave	Very Low
Winter Weather	Relatively Low
Lightning	Relatively High
Ice Storm	Very Low
Drought	Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave	Very Low
Landslide	Relatively Moderate
Volcano	Very Low
Avalanche	Relatively Moderate

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

74 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M3.2 on Apr 3, 2025.

Mar 4, 2019	29 km E of La Sal, Utah	M4.5	113 km
Sep 13, 1994	17 km N of Sawpit, Colorado	M4.4	72 km
May 27, 2000	29 km WNW of Naturita, Colorado	M4.4	111 km
Aug 9, 2001	11 km NNE of Chacra, Colorado	M4.0	104 km
Jan 24, 2013	22 km E of La Sal, Utah	M3.9	117 km
Feb 10, 2006	1 km NNE of Chacra, Colorado	M3.8	95 km
May 31, 2022	37 km ENE of Thompson Springs, Utah	M3.8	135 km
Jul 6, 1999	27 km WNW of Naturita, Colorado	M3.7	111 km
Jun 3, 1999	28 km E of La Sal, Utah	M3.7	113 km
Mar 10, 2023	16 km S of Ophir, Colorado	M3.6	119 km
Aug 21, 2012	12 km SSW of Gypsum, Colorado	M3.4	108 km
Nov 3, 1994	30 km W of Meeker, Colorado	M3.4	146 km
Jan 30, 2017	5 km SW of New Castle, Colorado	M3.3	87 km
Apr 3, 2025	34 km W of Delta, Colorado	M3.2	60 km
Dec 15, 1997	7 km ENE of La Sal, Utah	M3.2	130 km
Jul 8, 1993	9 km ENE of Aspen, Colorado	M3.1	105 km
Feb 1, 2019	3 km NW of Glenwood Springs, Colorado	M3.1	96 km
Mar 15, 2000	Colorado	M3.1	114 km
Jun 6, 2002	29 km E of La Sal, Utah	M3.0	110 km
May 8, 1998	15 km E of La Sal, Utah	M3.0	123 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

11 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF2. Total: 1 injury.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
Jun 20, 1975	EF2	65 km	0
Jul 9, 2015	EF1	43 km	0
May 6, 2005	EF1	24 km	0
May 13, 2004	EF1	23 km	0
Sep 11, 2002	EF1	34 km	0
Sep 8, 2000	EF1	46 km	0
May 19, 2009	EF0	66 km	0
May 29, 2005	EF0	73 km	0
Apr 11, 2000	EF0	68 km	0
Aug 8, 1998	EF0	77 km	0
Jul 31, 1994	EF0	28 km	0

Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: PINE GULCH (138,141 ac, 2020).

Year	Name	Acres	Distance
2020	PINE GULCH	138,141	96 km
2018	BULL DRAW	37,178	82 km
2002	BURN CANYON	30,573	98 km
2012	PINE RIDGE	13,862	71 km
2018	LAKE CHRISTINE	12,506	96 km
2002	COAL SEAM	12,007	95 km
2004	CAMPBELL	4,429	79 km
2023	COWCREEKRXNORTH	4,147	88 km
2023	LITTLE MESA	4,048	50 km
1987	BATTLEMENT	3,839	75 km
1994	WAKE	3,834	13 km
1990	HORESEFLY	3,760	75 km
2023	SPRING CREEK	3,279	71 km
2009	DOMINGUEZ	3,235	70 km
2004	MCGRUDER	2,998	20 km
2017	UNNAMED	2,758	63 km
2018	CACHE CREEK	2,690	70 km
2002	MIRACLE COMPLEX	2,580	93 km
2010	BEAVER	2,496	81 km
2002	BUCKTAIL	2,282	74 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	27°F (-3°C)	0.9 in	Coldest
February	32°F (-0°C)	0.8 in
March	40°F (5°C)	0.9 in
April	48°F (9°C)	1.0 in
May	57°F (14°C)	1.0 in
June	67°F (19°C)	0.7 in	Driest
July	74°F (23°C)	1.1 in	Warmest
August	71°F (22°C)	1.2 in
September	62°F (17°C)	1.3 in
October	50°F (10°C)	1.3 in	Wettest
November	37°F (3°C)	1.1 in
December	28°F (-2°C)	0.9 in

Lazear has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 27°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 12.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (1.3") and June the driest (0.7").

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