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Olney Springs, CO
Full City Profile · Colorado · Crowley County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
550
Population
2,292/sq mi density
$52,031
Median Income
$27,755 per capita
$98,700
Home Value
$162,377 Zillow
$975
Median Rent
51.0% income on rent
52°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
86
Violent Crime/100K
515 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$52,031 median income, 2.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$98,700 home value, $975/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
86 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Olney Springs experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 11.2 inches. The area receives 14.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-2°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 52.1°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,382 ft (1,336 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,292/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.1663°N, 103.9445°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Crowley County County |
| Nearest Airport | Southeast Colorado Regional (LAA) 69 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 3.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 62.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 10.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 44°F (6°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 1.0 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 1.6 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 1.4 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 2.0 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 1.7 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 0.9 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 0.6 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 31°F (-1°C) | 0.3 in |
Olney Springs has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 29°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.0") and January the driest (0.2").