Ridgway, CO
Full City Profile · Colorado · Ouray County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
1,247
Population
674/sq mi density
$88,218
Median Income
$52,451 per capita
$677,700
Home Value
$851,630 Zillow
$1,336
Median Rent
28.5% income on rent
44°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$88,218 median income, 8.4% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.3 / 5.0
$677,700 home value, $1,336/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
53.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Ridgway has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 16.1 inches. The area receives 81.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 44.1°F |
| 18% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,963 ft (2,122 m) |
| Area | 1.9 sq mi (4.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 674/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.1572°N, 107.7546°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Ouray County County |
| Nearest Airport | Telluride Regional (TEX) 16 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 17.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 47.5 / 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 | Very 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 | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 1.4 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 1.5 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 2.0 in | Wettest |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 1.6 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 1.4 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 1.2 in | |
| December | 24°F (-5°C) | 1.1 in |
Ridgway has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 23°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.0") and June the driest (0.8").