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Phippsburg, CO

Full City Profile · Colorado · Routt County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
399 Population 335/sq mi density
$110,870 Median Income $47,895 per capita
$310,000 Home Value $427,302 Zillow
40°F Avg Temperature 316 sunny days/yr
223 Violent Crime/100K 2,642 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$110,870 median income, 6.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$310,000 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
223 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.6 / 5.0
44.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Phippsburg has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 316 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 16.9 inches. The area receives 131.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

19°F Jan (-7°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average40.2°F
26% below US avg
January Average19°F (-7°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days316 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7,486 ft (2,282 m)
Area1.2 sq mi (3.1 km²)
Population Density335/sq mi
Coordinates40.2301°N, 106.9508°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountyRoutt County County
Nearest AirportEagle County Regional (EGE)
41 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 16.9"
55% below US avg
Snowfall 131.2"
Wettest Month (Jul) 1.81"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.38"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score33.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience76.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Very Low
Heat Wave No Rating
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Relatively Moderate
Volcano Very Low
Avalanche Relatively Moderate
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

69 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M2.9 on Oct 18, 2024.

Jan 31, 2002 28 km SSW of Craig, Colorado M4.3 63 km
Aug 9, 2001 11 km NNE of Chacra, Colorado M4.0 73 km
Mar 19, 2022 5 km NW of Ryan Park, Wyoming M3.8 129 km
Feb 10, 2006 1 km NNE of Chacra, Colorado M3.8 82 km
Aug 18, 2009 19 km N of Craig, Colorado M3.7 73 km
Jun 2, 2023 9 km SSE of Saratoga, Wyoming M3.6 129 km
Apr 20, 2017 24 km NE of Maybell, Colorado M3.5 93 km
Jun 6, 2011 17 km NNW of Oak Creek, Colorado M3.5 22 km
Apr 10, 2011 12 km N of Oak Creek, Colorado M3.4 17 km
Nov 3, 1994 30 km W of Meeker, Colorado M3.4 114 km
Aug 21, 2012 12 km SSW of Gypsum, Colorado M3.4 78 km
Sep 14, 2024 9 km SSE of Saratoga, Wyoming M3.4 130 km
Jan 30, 2017 5 km SW of New Castle, Colorado M3.3 94 km
Jun 3, 2023 8 km SSE of Saratoga, Wyoming M3.3 129 km
May 4, 2015 5 km SSW of Encampment, Wyoming M3.3 105 km
Mar 29, 2022 10 km NNW of Ryan Park, Wyoming M3.3 134 km
Jan 19, 2022 8 km ESE of Saratoga, Wyoming M3.3 135 km
Jan 15, 2009 29 km SSW of Encampment, Wyoming M3.2 81 km
Sep 2, 2024 21 km NW of Steamboat Springs, Colorado M3.1 43 km
Jul 8, 1993 9 km ENE of Aspen, Colorado M3.1 113 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

13 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF1.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Aug 26, 2004 EF1 77 km 0
Jun 8, 1984 EF1 52 km 0
May 30, 1980 EF1 45 km 0
May 10, 1974 EF1 68 km 0
Apr 6, 1974 EF1 63 km 0
Jul 3, 1957 EF1 85 km 0
Jun 24, 2018 EF0 51 km 0
Jun 24, 2018 EF0 51 km 0
May 28, 2018 EF0 76 km 0
Jun 30, 2004 EF0 66 km 0
Jun 15, 1995 EF0 22 km 0
Aug 2, 1992 EF0 89 km 0
Aug 20, 1986 EF0 74 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: EAST TROUBLESOME (188,924 ac, 2020).

Year Name Acres Distance
2020 EAST TROUBLESOME 188,924 81 km
2016 BEAVER CREEK 44,221 89 km
2020 GRIZZLY CREEK 30,705 73 km
2018 RYAN 28,858 95 km
2020 MIDDLE FORK 20,886 48 km
2018 SILVER CREEK 20,725 31 km
2018 DIVIDE 20,540 91 km
2002 MT. ZIRKEL COMPLEX (HINMAN) 17,627 67 km
2002 BIG FISH 17,273 36 km
2002 MT. ZIRKEL COMPLEX (BURN RIDGE) 15,478 57 km
2020 WILLIAMS FORK 14,679 93 km
2018 LAKE CHRISTINE 12,506 91 km
2002 COAL SEAM 12,007 81 km
2002 SPRING CREEK 10,552 75 km
2023 IRON 7,783 90 km
2021 MORGAN CREEK 7,710 57 km
2002 LOST LAKES 5,888 26 km
2008 PRONG 5,775 95 km
2018 CABIN LAKE 5,765 65 km
2016 LOST SOLAR 5,141 55 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 19°F (-7°C) 1.5 in Coldest
February 21°F (-6°C) 1.4 in Driest
March 28°F (-2°C) 1.6 in
April 36°F (2°C) 1.7 in
May 45°F (7°C) 1.7 in
June 54°F (12°C) 1.5 in
July 63°F (17°C) 1.8 in Warmest, Wettest
August 59°F (15°C) 1.7 in
September 51°F (11°C) 1.6 in
October 41°F (5°C) 1.6 in
November 28°F (-2°C) 1.6 in
December 20°F (-7°C) 1.7 in

Phippsburg has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 19°F in January to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (1.8") and February the driest (1.4").

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