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Starkville, CO
Full City Profile · Colorado · Las Animas County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
94
Population
1,343/sq mi density
$52,500
Median Income
$29,472 per capita
$87,000
Home Value
$226,739 Zillow
$972
Median Rent
51.0% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
288
Violent Crime/100K
4,358 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$52,500 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$87,000 home value, $972/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
288 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Starkville experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 17.2 inches. The area receives 48.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-0°C)
71°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 49.8°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,355 ft (1,937 m) |
| Area | 0.1 sq mi (0.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,343/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.1168°N, 104.5233°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Las Animas County County |
| Nearest Airport | San Luis Valley Regional/Bergman Field (ALS) 77 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 23.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 58.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 11.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Volcano | No Rating |
| Avalanche | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-0°C) | 0.4 in | |
| February | 32°F (0°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 1.6 in | |
| July | 71°F (21°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 2.8 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 38°F (4°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 31°F (-0°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
Starkville has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 31°F in December to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.8") and December the driest (0.4").