Vail, CO
Full City Profile · Colorado · Summit County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
4,729
Population
1,004/sq mi density
$103,705
Median Income
$97,791 per capita
$1,040,100
Home Value
$1,731,533 Zillow
$1,610
Median Rent
29.9% income on rent
38°F
Avg Temperature
271
Violent Crime/100K
4,067 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$103,705 median income, 7.1% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$1,040,100 home value, $1,610/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
271 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
68.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Vail has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 22.4 inches. The area receives 189.2 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
18°F Jan (-8°C)
59°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 37.9°F |
| 30% below US avg | |
| January Average | 18°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 8,242 ft (2,512 m) |
| Area | 4.7 sq mi (12.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,004/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.6378°N, 106.3625°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Summit County County |
| Nearest Airport | Eagle County Regional (EGE) 29 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 60.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 44.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | No Rating |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| 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 | 18°F (-8°C) | 2.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 21°F (-6°C) | 2.0 in | |
| March | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 37°F (3°C) | 2.4 in | Wettest |
| May | 46°F (8°C) | 2.0 in | |
| June | 54°F (12°C) | 1.2 in | Driest |
| July | 59°F (15°C) | 1.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 57°F (14°C) | 1.8 in | |
| September | 50°F (10°C) | 2.0 in | |
| October | 40°F (4°C) | 1.8 in | |
| November | 26°F (-3°C) | 2.0 in | |
| December | 18°F (-8°C) | 1.7 in |
Vail has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 18°F in January to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.4 inches, with April being the wettest month (2.4") and June the driest (1.2").