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Ridgway, CO
Full City Profile · Colorado · Ouray County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
1,247
Population
674/sq mi density
$88,218
Median Income
$52,451 per capita
$677,700
Home Value
$843,169 Zillow
$1,336
Median Rent
28.5% income on rent
44°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
296
Violent Crime/100K
1,182 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$88,218 median income, 6.3% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.3 / 5.0
$677,700 home value, $1,336/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
296 violent crimes/100K
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. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 16.1 inches. The area receives 81.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
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) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
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
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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) | 1.5 in | |
| February | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 35°F (2°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 45°F (7°C) | 1.5 in | |
| June | 54°F (12°C) | 1.1 in | Driest |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 2.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 2.5 in | Wettest |
| September | 53°F (11°C) | 2.1 in | |
| October | 43°F (6°C) | 1.8 in | |
| November | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.7 in | |
| December | 22°F (-5°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest |
Ridgway has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 22°F in December to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.5") and June the driest (1.1").