Yampa, CO

Full City Profile · Colorado · Routt County County

3.2 /5.0

B Good

342 Population 1,368/sq mi density

$68,750 Median Income $49,388 per capita

$317,900 Home Value $440,754 Zillow

$1,688 Median Rent 24.0% income on rent

40°F Avg Temperature 316 sunny days/yr

223 Violent Crime/100K 2,642 property/100K

Overall

3.2 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

4.4 / 5.0

$68,750 median income, 1.1% unemployment

Affordability

4.1 / 5.0

$317,900 home value, $1,688/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

223 violent crimes/100K

Education

3.5 / 5.0

31.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Yampa has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 316 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 16.9 inches. The area receives 131.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

19°F Jan (-7°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)

Annual Average	40.2°F
	26% below US avg
January Average	19°F (-7°C)
July Average	63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days	316 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	7,878 ft (2,401 m)
Area	0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²)
Population Density	1,368/sq mi
Coordinates	40.1530°N, 106.9085°W
Timezone	America/Denver
County	Routt County County
Nearest Airport	Eagle County Regional (EGE) 35 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 16.9"

55% below US avg

Snowfall 131.2"

Wettest Month (Jul) 1.93"

Driest Month (Feb) 1.22"

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	33.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability	10.6 / 100
Community Resilience	76.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Very Low
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Relatively Low
Flood	Relatively Low
Hail	Very Low
Strong Wind	Very Low
Heat Wave	No Rating
Winter Weather	Relatively Moderate
Lightning	Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm	Very Low
Drought	Relatively Low
Cold Wave	Very Low
Landslide	Relatively Moderate
Volcano	Very Low
Avalanche	Relatively Moderate

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

70 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M2.9 on Oct 18, 2024.

Jan 31, 2002	28 km SSW of Craig, Colorado	M4.3	68 km
Aug 9, 2001	11 km NNE of Chacra, Colorado	M4.0	68 km
Feb 10, 2006	1 km NNE of Chacra, Colorado	M3.8	77 km
Mar 19, 2022	5 km NW of Ryan Park, Wyoming	M3.8	137 km
Aug 18, 2009	19 km N of Craig, Colorado	M3.7	82 km
Jun 2, 2023	9 km SSE of Saratoga, Wyoming	M3.6	137 km
Apr 20, 2017	24 km NE of Maybell, Colorado	M3.5	101 km
Jun 6, 2011	17 km NNW of Oak Creek, Colorado	M3.5	32 km
Apr 10, 2011	12 km N of Oak Creek, Colorado	M3.4	26 km
Nov 3, 1994	30 km W of Meeker, Colorado	M3.4	116 km
Aug 21, 2012	12 km SSW of Gypsum, Colorado	M3.4	69 km
Sep 14, 2024	9 km SSE of Saratoga, Wyoming	M3.4	138 km
May 4, 2015	5 km SSW of Encampment, Wyoming	M3.3	113 km
Jan 30, 2017	5 km SW of New Castle, Colorado	M3.3	89 km
Mar 29, 2022	10 km NNW of Ryan Park, Wyoming	M3.3	142 km
Jun 3, 2023	8 km SSE of Saratoga, Wyoming	M3.3	137 km
Jan 19, 2022	8 km ESE of Saratoga, Wyoming	M3.3	143 km
Jan 15, 2009	29 km SSW of Encampment, Wyoming	M3.2	90 km
Sep 2, 2024	21 km NW of Steamboat Springs, Colorado	M3.1	52 km
Jul 8, 1993	9 km ENE of Aspen, Colorado	M3.1	104 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

13 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF1.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
Aug 26, 2004	EF1	86 km	0
Jun 8, 1984	EF1	46 km	0
May 30, 1980	EF1	54 km	0
May 10, 1974	EF1	67 km	0
Apr 6, 1974	EF1	54 km	0
Jul 3, 1957	EF1	87 km	0
Jun 24, 2018	EF0	55 km	0
Jun 24, 2018	EF0	60 km	0
May 28, 2018	EF0	77 km	0
Jun 30, 2004	EF0	57 km	0
Jun 15, 1995	EF0	29 km	0
Aug 2, 1992	EF0	98 km	0
Aug 20, 1986	EF0	79 km	0

Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: EAST TROUBLESOME (188,924 ac, 2020).

Year	Name	Acres	Distance
2020	EAST TROUBLESOME	188,924	78 km
2016	BEAVER CREEK	44,221	96 km
2020	GRIZZLY CREEK	30,705	66 km
2020	MIDDLE FORK	20,886	55 km
2018	SILVER CREEK	20,725	29 km
2018	DIVIDE	20,540	99 km
2002	MT. ZIRKEL COMPLEX (HINMAN)	17,627	74 km
2002	BIG FISH	17,273	34 km
2002	MT. ZIRKEL COMPLEX (BURN RIDGE)	15,478	64 km
2020	WILLIAMS FORK	14,679	86 km
2018	LAKE CHRISTINE	12,506	82 km
2002	COAL SEAM	12,007	76 km
2002	SPRING CREEK	10,552	71 km
2023	IRON	7,783	99 km
2021	MORGAN CREEK	7,710	65 km
2002	LOST LAKES	5,888	25 km
2018	CABIN LAKE	5,765	64 km
2016	LOST SOLAR	5,141	52 km
2021	MUDDY SLIDE	4,372	14 km
2002	GREEN CREEK	4,342	26 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	19°F (-7°C)	1.3 in
February	20°F (-7°C)	1.2 in	Driest
March	26°F (-3°C)	1.5 in
April	33°F (1°C)	1.5 in
May	44°F (6°C)	1.5 in
June	52°F (11°C)	1.5 in
July	63°F (17°C)	1.9 in	Warmest, Wettest
August	57°F (14°C)	1.8 in
September	50°F (10°C)	1.6 in
October	40°F (5°C)	1.5 in
November	27°F (-3°C)	1.5 in
December	19°F (-7°C)	1.6 in	Coldest

Yampa has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 19°F in December to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (1.9") and February the driest (1.2").

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