Walden, CO

Full City Profile · Colorado · Jackson County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
658 Population 1,935/sq mi density
$42,344 Median Income $37,583 per capita
$194,100 Home Value $1,283,489 Zillow
35°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$42,344 median income, 3.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$194,100 home value, /mo rent
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
25.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Walden has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 35°F (2°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 12.1 inches. The area receives 67.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Temperature

14°F Jan (-10°C) 57°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average35.3°F
35% below US avg
January Average14°F (-10°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)

Geography

Elevation8,098 ft (2,468 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.9 km²)
Population Density1,935/sq mi
Coordinates40.7316°N, 106.2813°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountyJackson County County
Nearest AirportLaramie Regional (LAR)
50 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 12.1"
68% below US avg
Snowfall 67.1"
Wettest Month (May) 1.53"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.58"

Air Quality

AQI Median44.0
RatingGood
Good Days %83.5%
Unhealthy Days3

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0496 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)2.7 ppb
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)3.6 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score11.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability44.9 / 100
Community Resilience17.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Very Low
Heat Wave No Rating
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Relatively Low
Volcano Very Low
Avalanche Very High
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

55 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M2.7 on Jun 13, 2025.

Apr 6, 1999 31 km SE of Wamsutter, Wyoming M4.3 146 km
Jan 31, 2002 28 km SSW of Craig, Colorado M4.3 129 km
Mar 19, 2022 5 km NW of Ryan Park, Wyoming M3.8 73 km
Aug 18, 2009 19 km N of Craig, Colorado M3.7 109 km
Jun 2, 2023 9 km SSE of Saratoga, Wyoming M3.6 83 km
Jun 6, 2011 17 km NNW of Oak Creek, Colorado M3.5 72 km
Apr 20, 2017 24 km NE of Maybell, Colorado M3.5 135 km
Apr 10, 2011 12 km N of Oak Creek, Colorado M3.4 68 km
Sep 14, 2024 9 km SSE of Saratoga, Wyoming M3.4 83 km
Aug 21, 2012 12 km SSW of Gypsum, Colorado M3.4 146 km
May 4, 2015 5 km SSW of Encampment, Wyoming M3.3 66 km
Jan 19, 2022 8 km ESE of Saratoga, Wyoming M3.3 86 km
Jun 3, 2023 8 km SSE of Saratoga, Wyoming M3.3 83 km
Mar 29, 2022 10 km NNW of Ryan Park, Wyoming M3.3 78 km
Jul 3, 2009 22 km SW of Rawlins, Wyoming M3.2 136 km
Jan 15, 2009 29 km SSW of Encampment, Wyoming M3.2 59 km
Jun 1, 2014 9 km NNW of Kersey, Colorado M3.2 144 km
Sep 2, 2024 21 km NW of Steamboat Springs, Colorado M3.1 64 km
Dec 18, 1991 24 km NE of Sinclair, Wyoming M3.1 144 km
Jan 9, 2005 42 km NNE of Dixon, Wyoming M3.0 115 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

42 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 3 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 6, 2018 EF3 96 km 0
Apr 23, 1960 EF3 95 km 0
Jun 6, 2018 EF2 95 km 0
May 22, 2008 EF2 90 km 0
Jul 2, 1976 EF2 77 km 0
Jun 6, 2020 EF1 82 km 0
Aug 26, 2004 EF1 91 km 0
Jun 18, 1987 EF1 63 km 0
Jun 8, 1984 EF1 74 km 0
May 30, 1980 EF1 66 km 0
May 5, 1979 EF1 88 km 0
Aug 9, 1974 EF1 76 km 0
Aug 9, 1974 EF1 31 km 0
May 10, 1974 EF1 40 km 0
Jul 15, 1967 EF1 63 km 0
Jun 15, 1966 EF1 72 km 0
Jul 3, 1960 EF1 71 km 0
Jul 18, 1958 EF1 97 km 0
May 29, 1957 EF1 93 km 0
Aug 7, 1954 EF1 45 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: CAMERON PEAK (208,910 ac, 2020).

Year Name Acres Distance
2020 CAMERON PEAK 208,910 63 km
2020 EAST TROUBLESOME 188,924 61 km
2020 MULLEN 179,894 41 km
2012 HIGH PARK 90,769 78 km
2016 BEAVER CREEK 44,221 31 km
2018 RYAN 28,858 44 km
2020 MIDDLE FORK 20,886 42 km
2018 BADGER CREEK 20,752 39 km
2018 SILVER CREEK 20,725 61 km
2002 MT. ZIRKEL COMPLEX (HINMAN) 17,627 41 km
2002 MT. ZIRKEL COMPLEX (BURN RIDGE) 15,478 35 km
2012 SQUIRREL CREEK 10,768 51 km
2000 BOBCAT 10,444 88 km
2004 PICNIC ROCK 9,014 89 km
2021 MORGAN CREEK 7,710 43 km
2021 MUDDY SLIDE 4,372 77 km
2002 BIG ELK 4,348 88 km
2002 GREEN CREEK 4,342 58 km
2017 DEEP CREEK 4,019 71 km
2004 PENNOCK RX 3,593 87 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 14°F (-10°C) 0.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 17°F (-8°C) 0.6 in
March 26°F (-3°C) 0.7 in
April 34°F (1°C) 1.1 in
May 43°F (6°C) 1.5 in Wettest
June 52°F (11°C) 1.2 in
July 57°F (14°C) 1.3 in Warmest
August 55°F (13°C) 1.3 in
September 48°F (9°C) 1.3 in
October 37°F (3°C) 1.0 in
November 25°F (-4°C) 0.8 in
December 15°F (-9°C) 0.6 in

Walden has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 14°F in January to 57°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 12.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (1.5") and January the driest (0.6").

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