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Salida, CO
Full City Profile · Colorado · Fremont County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
5,786
Population
2,059/sq mi density
$69,773
Median Income
$46,002 per capita
$583,400
Home Value
$688,727 Zillow
$1,567
Median Rent
30.6% income on rent
35°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
82
Violent Crime/100K
3,036 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$69,773 median income, 1.6% unemployment
D
Affordability
1.9 / 5.0
$583,400 home value, $1,567/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
82 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
56.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Salida has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 35°F (2°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 10.6 inches. The area receives 49.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
14°F Jan (-10°C)
58°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 35.4°F |
| 34% below US avg | |
| January Average | 14°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 58°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
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 | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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 | 14°F (-10°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 36°F (2°C) | 0.8 in | |
| May | 46°F (8°C) | 1.1 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 1.1 in | |
| July | 58°F (15°C) | 2.1 in | |
| August | 58°F (15°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| September | 52°F (11°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 41°F (5°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 22°F (-6°C) | 0.7 in |
Salida has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 14°F in January to 58°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 13.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.4") and January the driest (0.5").