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Southern Ute, CO
Full City Profile · Colorado · La Plata County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
126
Population
8/sq mi density
$75,000
Median Income
$37,485 per capita
$285,000
Home Value
$450,879 Zillow
47°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
562
Violent Crime/100K
0 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$75,000 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$285,000 home value, /mo rent
C
Safety
2.0 / 5.0
562 violent crimes/100K (48% above avg)
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Southern Ute experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 13.5 inches. The area receives 33.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
25°F Jan (-4°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 46.5°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,564 ft (2,001 m) |
| Area | 16.0 sq mi (41.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 8/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.0749°N, 107.5933°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | La Plata County County |
| Nearest Airport | Four Corners Regional (FMN) 42 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0492 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 4.6 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.12 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 75.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 21.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 48.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 38°F (4°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 0.9 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 1.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 2.1 in | Wettest |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 1.4 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.5 in |
Southern Ute has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 25°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.1") and June the driest (0.6").