Norwood, CO
Full City Profile · Colorado · San Miguel County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
565
Population
1,614/sq mi density
$56,324
Median Income
$32,821 per capita
$341,800
Home Value
$452,780 Zillow
$1,357
Median Rent
31.5% income on rent
47°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$56,324 median income, 9.8% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.2 / 5.0
$341,800 home value, $1,357/mo rent
A
Education
4.1 / 5.0
38.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Norwood experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 15.8 inches. The area receives 59.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 19.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-3°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 46.8°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,019 ft (2,139 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (0.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,614/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.1284°N, 108.2923°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | San Miguel County County |
| Nearest Airport | Telluride Regional (TEX) 24 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 19.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 86.1% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0529 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 19.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 54.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 1.0 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 1.2 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 2.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 2.2 in | Wettest |
| September | 60°F (15°C) | 2.0 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 26°F (-3°C) | 1.2 in |
Norwood has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 26°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.2") and June the driest (0.7").