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Smeltertown, CO
Full City Profile · Colorado · Chaffee County County
2.5
/5.0
C+
Fair
127
Population
847/sq mi density
$135,580
Median Income
$37,550 per capita
46°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
147
Violent Crime/100K
3,172 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$135,580 median income, 0.0% unemployment
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
147 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Smeltertown 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. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. 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 41.
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) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,142 ft (2,177 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 847/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.5523°N, 106.0084°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Chaffee County County |
| Nearest Airport | Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional (GUC) 50 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0570 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 51.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 18.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 54.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| February | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 33°F (0°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 40°F (4°C) | 0.7 in | |
| May | 49°F (10°C) | 0.9 in | |
| June | 58°F (15°C) | 0.9 in | |
| July | 67°F (20°C) | 1.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 62°F (16°C) | 2.1 in | Wettest |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 1.2 in | |
| October | 44°F (7°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 32°F (0°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 24°F (-4°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
Smeltertown has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 24°F in December to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.1") and January the driest (0.4").