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Palisade, CO
Full City Profile · Colorado · Mesa County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
2,580
Population
2,168/sq mi density
$61,655
Median Income
$39,352 per capita
$295,200
Home Value
$542,086 Zillow
$1,136
Median Rent
31.0% income on rent
54°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
220
Violent Crime/100K
1,249 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$61,655 median income, 4.0% unemployment
B+
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$295,200 home value, $1,136/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
220 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
30.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Palisade experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 10.5 inches. The area receives 12.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 54.4°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,719 ft (1,438 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,168/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.1079°N, 108.3573°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Mesa County County |
| Nearest Airport | Grand Junction Regional (GJT) 9 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0508 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 4.5 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 75.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 37.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 56.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Very High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively High |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.6 in | |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| March | 44°F (6°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 0.8 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 0.9 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 0.6 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 0.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 1.0 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 1.0 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 1.1 in | Wettest |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
Palisade has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 30°F in December to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 9.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (1.1") and February the driest (0.6").