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Merino, CO
Full City Profile · Colorado · Logan County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
286
Population
1,907/sq mi density
$63,125
Median Income
$34,058 per capita
$161,300
Home Value
$328,766 Zillow
$1,159
Median Rent
36.0% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
316 sunny days/yr
418
Violent Crime/100K
3,058 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$63,125 median income, 1.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$161,300 home value, $1,159/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
418 violent crimes/100K (10% above avg)
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Merino experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 316 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 15.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-2°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 50.2°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 316 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,040 ft (1,231 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,907/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.4837°N, 103.3537°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Logan County County |
| Nearest Airport | Colorado Plains Regional (AKO) 22 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 58.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 53.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 19.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.3 in | |
| February | 32°F (-0°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 2.8 in | Wettest |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 2.5 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 2.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 1.7 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 1.1 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest |
Merino has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 27°F in December to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.8") and February the driest (0.2").