Stratton, CO
Full City Profile · Colorado · Kit Carson County County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
729
Population
1,429/sq mi density
$57,656
Median Income
$35,240 per capita
$158,500
Home Value
$218,326 Zillow
51°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$57,656 median income, 1.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$158,500 home value, /mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Stratton experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 18.8 inches. The area receives 33.9 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 51.4°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,413 ft (1,345 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,429/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.3029°N, 102.6035°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Kit Carson County County |
| Nearest Airport | Colorado Plains Regional (AKO) 69 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 32.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 37.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 8.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 33°F (0°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 2.7 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 2.7 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 2.9 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 0.9 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 1.2 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 31°F (-0°C) | 0.4 in |
Stratton has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 30°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.3") and January the driest (0.4").