Parachute, CO
Full City Profile · Colorado · Mesa County County
2.4
/5.0
C
Fair
1,513
Population
661/sq mi density
$58,910
Median Income
$26,986 per capita
$269,500
Home Value
$424,154 Zillow
$1,050
Median Rent
26.9% income on rent
49°F
Avg Temperature
369
Violent Crime/100K
1,328 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$58,910 median income, 15.1% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$269,500 home value, $1,050/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
369 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Parachute experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 10.7 inches. The area receives 59.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Temperature
25°F Jan (-4°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 49.1°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,082 ft (1,549 m) |
| Area | 2.3 sq mi (5.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 661/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.4468°N, 108.0521°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Mesa County County |
| Nearest Airport | Grand Junction Regional (GJT) 34 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 48.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 58.7% |
| Unhealthy Days | 7 |
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 | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 32°F (-0°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 1.0 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 1.1 in | |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 0.7 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 1.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 1.1 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 1.3 in | Wettest |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 26°F (-4°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
Parachute has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 25°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 10.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (1.3") and December the driest (0.6").