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Sanford, CO
Full City Profile · Colorado · Alamosa County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
1,047
Population
717/sq mi density
$41,250
Median Income
$22,914 per capita
$150,000
Home Value
$186,428 Zillow
$727
Median Rent
30.8% income on rent
44°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
183
Violent Crime/100K
3,296 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$41,250 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$150,000 home value, $727/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
183 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
4.0 / 5.0
37.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Sanford has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 7.8 inches. The area receives 29.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
20°F Jan (-7°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 43.8°F |
| 19% below US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,599 ft (2,316 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 717/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.2574°N, 105.9008°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Alamosa County County |
| Nearest Airport | San Luis Valley Regional/Bergman Field (ALS) 12 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.3 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 40.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 93.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 26.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20°F (-7°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 42°F (5°C) | 0.4 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 58°F (15°C) | 0.6 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 1.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 62°F (16°C) | 1.7 in | Wettest |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 1.1 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 32°F (-0°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 20°F (-7°C) | 0.4 in |
Sanford has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 20°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 8.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.7") and February the driest (0.2").