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Monte Vista, CO
Full City Profile · Colorado · Rio Grande County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
4,178
Population
1,583/sq mi density
$49,339
Median Income
$27,827 per capita
$204,500
Home Value
$266,545 Zillow
$657
Median Rent
29.8% income on rent
40°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
465
Violent Crime/100K
3,844 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$49,339 median income, 9.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$204,500 home value, $657/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
465 violent crimes/100K (22% above avg)
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
29.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Monte Vista has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 9.2 inches. The area receives 35.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
15°F Jan (-9°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 40.4°F |
| 25% below US avg | |
| January Average | 15°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,664 ft (2,336 m) |
| Area | 2.6 sq mi (6.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,583/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.5785°N, 106.1499°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Rio Grande County County |
| Nearest Airport | San Luis Valley Regional/Bergman Field (ALS) 18 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 45.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 91.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 7.4 / 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 High |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15°F (-9°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| March | 33°F (1°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 0.6 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 0.7 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 1.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 1.8 in | Wettest |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 1.1 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 31°F (-0°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 20°F (-7°C) | 0.4 in |
Monte Vista has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 15°F in January to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 9.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.8") and February the driest (0.2").