Rocky Ford, CO
Full City Profile · Colorado · Crowley County County
2.4
/5.0
C
Fair
3,843
Population
2,288/sq mi density
$35,658
Median Income
$18,222 per capita
$126,100
Home Value
$154,344 Zillow
$756
Median Rent
35.5% income on rent
54°F
Avg Temperature
263
Violent Crime/100K
2,524 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.1 / 5.0
$35,658 median income, 7.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$126,100 home value, $756/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
263 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
11.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Rocky Ford experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 12.6 inches. The area receives 24.8 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
32°F Jan (-0°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 53.8°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,184 ft (1,275 m) |
| Area | 1.7 sq mi (4.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,288/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.0499°N, 103.7221°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Crowley County County |
| Nearest Airport | Southeast Colorado Regional (LAA) 56 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 3.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 62.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 10.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (-0°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 1.5 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 1.5 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 1.9 in | |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 0.8 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 31°F (-0°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
Rocky Ford has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 31°F in December to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 12.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.4") and January the driest (0.3").