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Pitkin, CO
Full City Profile · Colorado · Chaffee County County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
127
Population
488/sq mi density
$82,692
Median Income
$24,773 per capita
$317,900
Home Value
$401,168 Zillow
35°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
426
Violent Crime/100K
2,523 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$82,692 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$317,900 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
426 violent crimes/100K (12% above avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
58.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Pitkin has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 35°F (2°C). Winters average 10°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 18.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 19.
Temperature
10°F Jan (-12°C)
57°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 34.5°F |
| 36% below US avg | |
| January Average | 10°F (-12°C) |
| July Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 9,230 ft (2,813 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 488/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.6087°N, 106.5149°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Chaffee County County |
| Nearest Airport | Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional (GUC) 23 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 19.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 95.7% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0570 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 51.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 18.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 54.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10°F (-12°C) | 1.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 15°F (-9°C) | 1.5 in | |
| March | 22°F (-6°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 29°F (-1°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 40°F (5°C) | 1.3 in | |
| June | 49°F (10°C) | 1.2 in | Driest |
| July | 57°F (14°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 54°F (12°C) | 2.3 in | Wettest |
| September | 48°F (9°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 38°F (3°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 14°F (-10°C) | 1.9 in |
Pitkin has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 10°F in January to 57°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.3") and June the driest (1.2").