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Olathe, CO
Full City Profile · Colorado · Delta County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
1,788
Population
1,184/sq mi density
$65,170
Median Income
$25,642 per capita
$226,900
Home Value
$440,820 Zillow
$962
Median Rent
35.7% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$65,170 median income, 3.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$226,900 home value, $962/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Olathe experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 8.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 50.4°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,343 ft (1,629 m) |
| Area | 1.5 sq mi (3.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,184/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.6084°N, 107.9833°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Delta County County |
| Nearest Airport | Montrose Regional (MTJ) 8 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 51.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 60.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 27.0 / 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 Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| March | 42°F (5°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 0.7 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 0.9 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 0.6 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 1.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 1.1 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 1.2 in | Wettest |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 1.2 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.7 in |
Olathe has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 27°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 10.0 inches, with September being the wettest month (1.2") and February the driest (0.5").