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Vilas, CO
Full City Profile · Colorado · Baca County County
3.1
/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
54°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.1 / 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+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Vilas experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 19.5 inches. The area receives 23.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
33°F Jan (0°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 54.2°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,157 ft (1,267 m) |
| Area | 0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,469/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.3737°N, 102.4474°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Baca County County |
| Nearest Airport | Southeast Colorado Regional (LAA) 50 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 23.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 95.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 11.4 / 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)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (0°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 1.2 in | |
| May | 62°F (16°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 2.4 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 2.0 in | |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 33°F (1°C) | 0.3 in |
Vilas has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 33°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.6") and January the driest (0.3").