Orchard City, CO
Full City Profile · Colorado · Delta County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
3,193
Population
277/sq mi density
$65,282
Median Income
$33,325 per capita
$286,500
Home Value
$378,829 Zillow
$1,511
Median Rent
51.0% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$65,282 median income, 4.7% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$286,500 home value, $1,511/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Orchard City experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 12.5 inches. The area receives 39.7 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 51.3°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,385 ft (1,641 m) |
| Area | 11.4 sq mi (29.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 277/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.8181°N, 107.9673°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Delta County County |
| Nearest Airport | Montrose Regional (MTJ) 22 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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) | 1.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 1.0 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 1.2 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 1.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 1.2 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 1.8 in | Wettest |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 38°F (4°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.1 in |
Orchard City has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 27°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 12.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (1.8") and June the driest (0.5").