Salida, CO
Full City Profile · Colorado · Fremont County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
5,786
Population
2,059/sq mi density
$69,773
Median Income
$46,002 per capita
$583,400
Home Value
$717,549 Zillow
$1,567
Median Rent
30.6% income on rent
46°F
Avg Temperature
184
Violent Crime/100K
620 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$69,773 median income, 2.5% unemployment
D
Affordability
1.9 / 5.0
$583,400 home value, $1,567/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
184 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
56.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Salida experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 8.8 inches. The area receives 36.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 13.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
67°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 46.3°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (20°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,093 ft (2,162 m) |
| Area | 2.6 sq mi (6.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,059/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.5299°N, 105.9979°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Fremont County County |
| Nearest Airport | Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional (GUC) 50 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 13.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 97.8% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 68.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 66.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 40.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 1.0 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 0.5 in | |
| July | 67°F (20°C) | 1.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 1.5 in | Wettest |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 0.7 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.4 in |
Salida has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 27°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 8.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.5") and November the driest (0.3").