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Walsenburg, CO
Full City Profile · Colorado · Huerfano County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
3,079
Population
1,030/sq mi density
$40,799
Median Income
$23,213 per capita
$148,600
Home Value
$185,964 Zillow
$723
Median Rent
32.6% income on rent
52°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
517
Violent Crime/100K
3,379 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$40,799 median income, 6.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$148,600 home value, $723/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
517 violent crimes/100K (36% above avg)
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Walsenburg experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 17.3 inches. The area receives 91.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 51.6°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,302 ft (1,921 m) |
| Area | 3.0 sq mi (7.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,030/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.6306°N, 104.7817°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Huerfano County County |
| Nearest Airport | San Luis Valley Regional/Bergman Field (ALS) 61 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 24.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 83.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 16.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Volcano | No Rating |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| February | 35°F (1°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 40°F (5°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 47°F (9°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 1.6 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 1.3 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 2.4 in | Wettest |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 1.1 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 33°F (0°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
Walsenburg has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 33°F in December to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 13.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.4") and January the driest (0.4").