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Paonia, CO
Full City Profile · Colorado · Delta County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,454
Population
1,752/sq mi density
$52,466
Median Income
$38,042 per capita
$301,300
Home Value
$449,253 Zillow
$799
Median Rent
14.1% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
328
Violent Crime/100K
5,033 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$52,466 median income, 1.8% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.4 / 5.0
$301,300 home value, $799/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
328 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
34.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Paonia experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°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 14.3 inches. The area receives 41.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 50.6°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,676 ft (1,730 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,752/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.8698°N, 107.5921°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Delta County County |
| Nearest Airport | Montrose Regional (MTJ) 30 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) | 0.9 in | |
| February | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.9 in | Driest |
| March | 33°F (1°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 51°F (10°C) | 1.1 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 0.9 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 1.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 1.5 in | Wettest |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 1.4 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 33°F (1°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 24°F (-5°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest |
Paonia has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 24°F in December to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 13.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.5") and February the driest (0.9").