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Midland, CO

Full City Profile · Colorado · Teller County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
178 Population 103/sq mi density
$81,591 Median Income $43,711 per capita
$435,400 Home Value $485,287 Zillow
42°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
1,634 Violent Crime/100K 6,105 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$81,591 median income, 0.0% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$435,400 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,634 violent crimes/100K (330% above avg)
A
Education
4.0 / 5.0
38.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Midland has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 18.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-4°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average41.6°F
23% below US avg
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation9,433 ft (2,875 m)
Area1.7 sq mi (4.5 km²)
Population Density103/sq mi
Coordinates38.8463°N, 105.1521°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountyTeller County County
Nearest AirportDenver International (DEN)
75 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.0"
53% below US avg
Wettest Month (Jul) 3.03"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.71"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score38.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience46.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Moderate
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Very Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively High
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Relatively Moderate
Volcano Very Low
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

29 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.0. Most recent: M2.7 on Jun 13, 2025.

Dec 25, 1994 9 km NE of Larkspur, Colorado M4.0 58 km
Dec 23, 1995 7 km WNW of Rock Creek Park, Colorado M3.5 24 km
Feb 28, 2019 22 km NNW of Blanca, Colorado M3.4 140 km
Jan 18, 1997 8 km SE of Westcreek, Colorado M3.3 29 km
Feb 28, 2019 22 km N of Blanca, Colorado M3.3 137 km
Jul 8, 1993 9 km ENE of Aspen, Colorado M3.1 142 km
Jul 22, 2001 6 km WNW of Woodland Park, Colorado M3.1 20 km
Jan 26, 2008 12 km NE of Cotopaxi, Colorado M3.1 58 km
Sep 12, 1990 13 km NW of Silverthorne, Colorado M3.0 131 km
Jan 19, 1997 8 km SE of Westcreek, Colorado M2.9 29 km
Jan 1, 2003 6 km SE of Aspen, Colorado M2.9 143 km
Aug 24, 2016 16 km ENE of Beulah Valley, Colorado M2.9 83 km
Feb 26, 2008 29 km WNW of Westcreek, Colorado M2.9 55 km
Dec 31, 1995 6 km WNW of Rock Creek Park, Colorado M2.8 26 km
Jul 24, 2019 24 km N of Blanca, Colorado M2.8 135 km
Apr 11, 2021 9 km E of Woody Creek, Colorado M2.8 148 km
Oct 13, 2002 13 km S of Norrie, Colorado M2.8 136 km
Apr 12, 2015 5 km NE of Aspen, Colorado M2.8 145 km
Apr 18, 1998 8 km SE of Westcreek, Colorado M2.7 29 km
Jun 13, 2025 7 km SE of Erie, Colorado M2.7 130 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

300 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 35 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 24, 1979 EF3 20 km 0
Jun 13, 1977 EF3 15 km 0
Jun 8, 2014 EF2 29 km 0
Jun 7, 2012 EF2 91 km 0
Jun 15, 2009 EF2 62 km 0
May 28, 2001 EF2 65 km 0
May 28, 2001 EF2 67 km 0
Jun 6, 1990 EF2 94 km 0
Jun 8, 1986 EF2 100 km 0
Jul 19, 1985 EF2 80 km 0
Aug 21, 1984 EF2 82 km 0
Jun 4, 1983 EF2 73 km 0
Jun 3, 1981 EF2 98 km 0
May 17, 1978 EF2 94 km 0
Jun 13, 1977 EF2 80 km 0
Jun 13, 1977 EF2 22 km 0
Jun 13, 1977 EF2 39 km 0
Apr 11, 1977 EF2 35 km 0
May 20, 1961 EF2 66 km 0
Jul 4, 1960 EF2 95 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: HAYMAN (129,417 ac, 2002).

Year Name Acres Distance
2002 HAYMAN 129,417 43 km
1986 UNNAMED 25,771 84 km
2012 WALDO CANYON 20,112 21 km
2016 IMPACT AREA 19,918 44 km
2016 JUNKINS 19,023 79 km
1998 UNNAMED 18,218 45 km
2016 HAYDEN PASS 17,977 81 km
2018 WESTON PASS 13,169 78 km
2013 BLACK FOREST 11,885 45 km
1996 BUFFALO CREEK 11,690 60 km
2005 MASON 11,630 77 km
2019 DECKER 9,875 86 km
2000 HIGH MEADOWS 9,607 64 km
2008 TA-25 8,253 36 km
2024 RANGE 135 7,766 44 km
2001 MVD PSFRXASST 4 7,375 43 km
2002 MILNE/SQUIRREL 6,568 55 km
2016 BEULAH HILL 5,769 89 km
2018 APACHE COMPLEX 5,182 48 km
2009 QUARRY 5,141 38 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-4°C) 0.7 in Driest
February 21°F (-6°C) 0.8 in
March 25°F (-4°C) 1.3 in
April 31°F (-0°C) 1.5 in
May 41°F (5°C) 2.1 in
June 51°F (10°C) 2.0 in
July 62°F (17°C) 3.0 in Warmest, Wettest
August 54°F (12°C) 3.0 in
September 48°F (9°C) 1.6 in
October 38°F (3°C) 1.1 in
November 27°F (-3°C) 0.9 in
December 20°F (-7°C) 0.9 in Coldest

Midland has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 20°F in December to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.0") and January the driest (0.7").

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