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Manzanola, CO

Full City Profile · Colorado · Crowley County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
382 Population 1,364/sq mi density
$29,457 Median Income $27,101 per capita
$113,100 Home Value $170,616 Zillow
$721 Median Rent 29.1% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
128 Violent Crime/100K 154 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$29,457 median income, 2.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$113,100 home value, $721/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
128 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Manzanola experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 12.6 inches. The area receives 24.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

32°F Jan (-0°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average53.8°F
0% below US avg
January Average32°F (-0°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,260 ft (1,298 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²)
Population Density1,364/sq mi
Coordinates38.1088°N, 103.8668°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountyCrowley County County
Nearest AirportSoutheast Colorado Regional (LAA)
64 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 12.6"
67% below US avg
Snowfall 24.8"
Wettest Month (Jul) 2.01"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.24"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score3.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability62.0 / 100
Community Resilience10.1 / 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)

Earthquake History

158 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M2.7 on Oct 15, 2024.

Aug 23, 2011 6 km S of Valdez, Colorado M5.3 138 km
Aug 22, 2011 9 km SSW of Starkville, Colorado M4.7 134 km
Sep 5, 2001 0 km SE of Cokedale, Colorado M4.5 126 km
Jan 3, 2007 8 km SSW of Weston, Colorado M4.4 147 km
Mar 10, 2023 6 km NNE of Segundo, Colorado M4.3 129 km
Jun 19, 2023 Colorado M4.1 104 km
Sep 4, 2001 2 km W of Cokedale, Colorado M4.0 128 km
Aug 23, 2011 7 km S of Valdez, Colorado M4.0 138 km
Feb 6, 2016 Colorado M4.0 149 km
Aug 17, 2009 8 km E of Eads, Colorado M3.9 111 km
Aug 20, 2015 7 km WSW of Weston, Colorado M3.9 146 km
Mar 10, 2023 5 km N of Sequndo, Colorado M3.9 129 km
Mar 19, 2023 4 km WNW of Hoehne, Colorado M3.8 104 km
Aug 1, 1996 17 km NE of Hoehne, Colorado M3.8 86 km
May 11, 2011 4 km SE of Valdez, Colorado M3.8 132 km
Sep 5, 2001 3 km SSE of Cokedale, Colorado M3.7 129 km
May 9, 2011 11 km SSW of Segundo, Colorado M3.7 145 km
Oct 3, 2009 12 km S of Weston, Colorado M3.6 149 km
Feb 22, 2015 5 km E of Stonewall Gap, Colorado M3.6 145 km
Sep 10, 2023 8 km NNW of Segundo, Colorado M3.6 130 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

217 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 27 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Oct 17, 1971 EF3 80 km 0
Oct 20, 1953 EF3 15 km 0
Apr 27, 2012 EF2 96 km 0
Jun 16, 2004 EF2 85 km 0
May 28, 2001 EF2 93 km 0
May 28, 2001 EF2 91 km 0
Jun 6, 1990 EF2 82 km 0
Aug 21, 1984 EF2 66 km 0
May 18, 1982 EF2 91 km 0
Jul 10, 1978 EF2 64 km 0
Apr 13, 1977 EF2 22 km 0
May 22, 1975 EF2 52 km 0
May 12, 1975 EF2 90 km 0
May 23, 1965 EF2 54 km 0
May 23, 1965 EF2 31 km 0
Jun 29, 1962 EF2 64 km 0
Jul 12, 1956 EF2 56 km 0
Oct 20, 1953 EF2 44 km 0
Jun 18, 1951 EF2 10 km 0
Jun 6, 1951 EF2 74 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BRIDGER (46,612 ac, 2008).

Year Name Acres Distance
2008 BRIDGER 46,612 62 km
2011 BEAR SPRINGS CALLIE MARIE 36,863 60 km
1986 UNNAMED 25,771 55 km
2016 IMPACT AREA 19,918 95 km
1998 UNNAMED 18,218 94 km
2011 SHELL COMPLEX 14,158 82 km
2011 FT. LYONS 12,310 70 km
2020 CHERRY CANYON 11,823 86 km
1996 CANYON 10,233 59 km
2011 CALLIE MARIE 9,393 62 km
2024 RANGE 135 7,766 95 km
2018 HWY 94 7,480 87 km
2002 MILNE/SQUIRREL 6,568 91 km
2011 PURGATOIRE FIRE 6,233 99 km
2011 SALT 6,078 54 km
2016 BEULAH HILL 5,769 93 km
2000 UNNAMED 5,555 75 km
2008 ORDWAY CROWLEY CO 5,339 17 km
2011 KARVAL 5,322 70 km
2018 APACHE COMPLEX 5,182 94 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (-0°C) 0.2 in Driest
February 35°F (2°C) 0.3 in
March 44°F (6°C) 0.6 in
April 52°F (11°C) 1.0 in
May 62°F (17°C) 1.6 in
June 72°F (22°C) 1.4 in
July 77°F (25°C) 2.0 in Warmest, Wettest
August 75°F (24°C) 1.7 in
September 66°F (19°C) 0.9 in
October 54°F (12°C) 0.6 in
November 40°F (4°C) 0.4 in
December 31°F (-1°C) 0.3 in Coldest

Manzanola has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 31°F in December to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.0") and January the driest (0.2").

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