Vilas, CO

Full City Profile · Colorado · Baca County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
191 Population 1,469/sq mi density
$30,938 Median Income $22,185 per capita
$65,600 Home Value $174,792 Zillow
$457 Median Rent 19.8% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$30,938 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$65,600 home value, $457/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Vilas experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 15.2 inches. The area receives 23.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

33°F Jan (0°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average52.7°F
2% below US avg
January Average33°F (0°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)

Geography

Elevation4,157 ft (1,267 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²)
Population Density1,469/sq mi
Coordinates37.3737°N, 102.4474°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountyBaca County County
Nearest AirportSoutheast Colorado Regional (LAA)
50 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 15.2"
60% below US avg
Snowfall 23.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 2.81"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.30"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score23.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability95.8 / 100
Community Resilience11.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Relatively High
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

11 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M3.4 on Mar 31, 2022.

Aug 17, 2009 8 km E of Eads, Colorado M3.9 124 km
Mar 17, 2022 13 km SSW of Clayton, New Mexico M3.8 135 km
Jun 19, 2002 19 km NE of Clayton, New Mexico M3.7 103 km
Jan 2, 1998 21 km SE of La Junta, Colorado M3.4 99 km
Mar 31, 2022 8 km S of Clayton, New Mexico M3.4 129 km
Jul 15, 2014 23 km NNE of Haswell, Colorado M3.0 150 km
Jan 10, 2003 14 km NE of Wiley, Colorado M2.9 99 km
Nov 16, 2013 33 km ENE of Grenville, New Mexico M2.7 102 km
Apr 6, 2020 14 km WNW of Pritchett, Colorado M2.7 50 km
Aug 7, 2021 23 km NE of Sugar City, Colorado M2.5 147 km
Aug 6, 2016 13 km NNE of Wiley, Colorado M2.5 102 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

360 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 4 fatalities, 39 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 18, 1977 EF4 81 km 0
Jun 23, 2023 EF3 58 km 0
Mar 28, 2007 EF3 77 km 2
May 29, 2001 EF3 80 km 0
May 9, 1972 EF3 49 km 0
Jun 6, 1951 EF3 98 km 0
Apr 27, 2012 EF2 72 km 0
Apr 27, 2012 EF2 74 km 0
Apr 27, 2012 EF2 88 km 0
May 31, 2010 EF2 37 km 0
May 31, 2010 EF2 44 km 0
May 11, 2005 EF2 100 km 0
Jun 16, 2004 EF2 64 km 0
May 15, 2003 EF2 29 km 0
Apr 6, 2001 EF2 77 km 0
Jun 19, 1990 EF2 85 km 0
Jun 19, 1990 EF2 86 km 0
Jun 19, 1990 EF2 93 km 0
May 18, 1977 EF2 57 km 0
May 18, 1977 EF2 65 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BADGER HOLE (49,146 ac, 2018).

Year Name Acres Distance
2018 BADGER HOLE 49,146 32 km
2018 STATELINE 28,533 72 km
2011 TUNNER 17,774 63 km
2011 SHELL COMPLEX 14,158 82 km
2011 FT. LYONS 12,310 94 km
2020 CHERRY CANYON 11,823 86 km
2018 RABBIT 22 10,393 48 km
2002 FURNISH 8,862 73 km
2006 WINDY 6,882 87 km
2011 SALT 6,078 95 km
2000 UNNAMED 5,555 75 km
2002 KENTON 5,400 86 km
2023 GAGEBY CREEK 4,867 97 km
2006 MOUNT CARMEL 4,061 49 km
2019 C34 3,883 36 km
2018 APPLE NM 3,779 74 km
2006 UNNAMED 3,539 93 km
2020 DEER CANYON 3,414 90 km
2017 WINDSPLITTER 3,299 51 km
2006 UNNAMED 3,162 72 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 33°F (0°C) 0.3 in Driest
February 35°F (1°C) 0.3 in
March 43°F (6°C) 0.9 in
April 50°F (10°C) 1.3 in
May 60°F (16°C) 1.8 in
June 71°F (22°C) 1.9 in
July 76°F (24°C) 2.8 in Warmest, Wettest
August 74°F (23°C) 2.5 in
September 66°F (19°C) 1.4 in
October 53°F (12°C) 1.0 in
November 41°F (5°C) 0.4 in
December 32°F (0°C) 0.6 in Coldest

Vilas has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 32°F in December to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.8") and January the driest (0.3").

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