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Norwood, CO
Full City Profile · Colorado · San Miguel County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
565
Population
1,614/sq mi density
$56,324
Median Income
$32,821 per capita
$341,800
Home Value
$453,070 Zillow
$1,357
Median Rent
31.5% income on rent
47°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
72
Violent Crime/100K
1,232 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$56,324 median income, 7.8% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.2 / 5.0
$341,800 home value, $1,357/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
72 violent crimes/100K
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. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. 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 41.
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) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
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 | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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) | 1.2 in | |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 1.2 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 1.3 in | |
| June | 60°F (15°C) | 0.9 in | Driest |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 2.0 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 2.0 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 1.9 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 1.8 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest |
Norwood has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 25°F in December to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.0") and June the driest (0.9").