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Rico, CO
Full City Profile · Colorado · Dolores County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
392
Population
576/sq mi density
$101,250
Median Income
$52,913 per capita
$545,000
Home Value
$521,539 Zillow
$1,711
Median Rent
19.8% income on rent
38°F
Avg Temperature
323 sunny days/yr
72
Violent Crime/100K
1,232 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$101,250 median income, 0.0% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.6 / 5.0
$545,000 home value, $1,711/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
72 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.7 / 5.0
46.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Rico has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 323 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 20.4 inches. The area receives 130.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
18°F Jan (-8°C)
59°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 38.1°F |
| 29% below US avg | |
| January Average | 18°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 323 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 8,774 ft (2,674 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 576/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.6891°N, 108.0317°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Dolores County County |
| Nearest Airport | Telluride Regional (TEX) 19 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 11.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 55.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 14.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively High |
| Avalanche | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18°F (-8°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 21°F (-6°C) | 2.1 in | |
| March | 24°F (-5°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 39°F (4°C) | 1.8 in | |
| June | 48°F (9°C) | 1.3 in | Driest |
| July | 59°F (15°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 54°F (12°C) | 3.2 in | Wettest |
| September | 49°F (9°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 40°F (4°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.4 in | |
| December | 22°F (-6°C) | 2.3 in |
Rico has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 18°F in January to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.2") and June the driest (1.3").