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Marvel, CO

Full City Profile · Colorado · Montezuma County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
91 Population 700/sq mi density
$55,893 Median Income $20,473 per capita
$229,200 Home Value $506,943 Zillow
44°F Avg Temperature 318 sunny days/yr
219 Violent Crime/100K 146 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$55,893 median income, 5.2% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$229,200 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
219 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
9.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Marvel has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-5°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average44.3°F
18% below US avg
January Average24°F (-5°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days318 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,726 ft (2,050 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.1 km²)
Population Density700/sq mi
Coordinates37.1112°N, 108.1263°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountyMontezuma County County
Nearest AirportFour Corners Regional (FMN)
26 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (Aug) 2.01"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.55"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0461 ppm

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score47.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability62.4 / 100
Community Resilience13.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Relatively Moderate
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 Relatively Low
Landslide Relatively Moderate
Avalanche Relatively High
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

37 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M2.5 on Aug 25, 2024.

Mar 4, 2019 29 km E of La Sal, Utah M4.5 147 km
May 27, 2000 29 km WNW of Naturita, Colorado M4.4 147 km
Sep 13, 1994 17 km N of Sawpit, Colorado M4.4 116 km
Jul 6, 1999 27 km WNW of Naturita, Colorado M3.7 146 km
Apr 22, 2017 4 km SSW of Bluff, Utah M3.7 129 km
Jun 3, 1999 28 km E of La Sal, Utah M3.7 148 km
Jun 6, 2008 10 km NE of Bluff, Utah M3.6 122 km
Mar 10, 2023 16 km S of Ophir, Colorado M3.6 71 km
May 10, 1991 24 km SSE of South Fork, Colorado M3.4 142 km
Feb 24, 1993 16 km SSE of Monticello, Utah M3.1 124 km
May 13, 1993 19 km SSE of Monticello, Utah M3.1 120 km
Jul 4, 2021 24 km SW of Lake Valley, New Mexico M3.1 130 km
Mar 15, 2000 Colorado M3.1 148 km
Apr 10, 1998 23 km WNW of Naturita, Colorado M3.0 143 km
Jun 14, 2018 0 km NW of Regina, New Mexico M3.0 146 km
Jun 26, 2018 3 km ESE of Regina, New Mexico M3.0 150 km
Feb 4, 1999 28 km E of La Sal, Utah M3.0 148 km
May 2, 2013 2 km E of Loghill Village, Colorado M2.9 126 km
Jun 18, 2002 39 km SW of Creede, Colorado M2.9 95 km
Aug 7, 2005 29 km E of La Sal, Utah M2.9 146 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

19 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF2.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 25, 1985 EF2 48 km 0
May 10, 1957 EF2 49 km 0
Oct 5, 2004 EF1 22 km 0
Aug 5, 1999 EF1 5 km 0
Jun 7, 1997 EF1 56 km 0
Sep 5, 1970 EF1 66 km 0
Aug 30, 1966 EF1 58 km 0
Mar 21, 2020 EF0 55 km 0
Jun 10, 2015 EF0 59 km 0
Sep 18, 2013 EF0 52 km 0
Sep 10, 2013 EF0 59 km 0
Jul 18, 2011 EF0 53 km 0
Aug 29, 2002 EF0 22 km 0
Oct 23, 2000 EF0 22 km 0
Oct 23, 2000 EF0 22 km 0
Apr 25, 1999 EF0 98 km 0
May 30, 1992 EF0 22 km 0
Sep 28, 1990 EF0 43 km 0
May 28, 1963 EF0 45 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: MISSIONARY RIDGE (68,919 ac, 2002).

Year Name Acres Distance
2002 MISSIONARY RIDGE 68,919 55 km
2018 416 55,123 47 km
2012 LITTLE SAND 26,240 82 km
2000 BIRCHER 23,317 28 km
2018 PLATEAU 19,746 63 km
1996 ARCHULETA 15,613 100 km
1994 UNNAMED 13,234 13 km
2012 WEBER 10,898 24 km
2009 NARRAGUINNEP 7,798 80 km
2019 DOE CANYON 7,388 87 km
2001 SANDOVAL 6,773 73 km
2017 EIGHT FOUR TWO 5,954 64 km
1986 WESTTOE 5,397 79 km
1986 HOGAN 5,298 75 km
2018 BURRO 5,242 45 km
2000 PONY 5,224 39 km
1996 CHAPIN 5 4,832 35 km
2016 GREATER GRACIA RX 3,960 79 km
2002 CARRIZO 1 3,701 94 km
1996 DISAPPOINTMENT 3,642 86 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-5°C) 1.4 in Coldest
February 32°F (0°C) 1.2 in
March 39°F (4°C) 1.5 in
April 46°F (8°C) 1.0 in
May 55°F (13°C) 1.0 in
June 65°F (19°C) 0.6 in Driest
July 66°F (19°C) 1.5 in
August 69°F (21°C) 2.0 in Warmest, Wettest
September 62°F (16°C) 1.5 in
October 50°F (10°C) 1.7 in
November 37°F (3°C) 1.5 in
December 29°F (-2°C) 1.3 in

Marvel has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 24°F in January to 69°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 16.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.0") and June the driest (0.6").

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