Hazard Score
104 Catastrophes Recorded
Grand County, Colorado
1 Cities with a Population of 16,092, and 6,469 Households
Jackson County, Colorado has a very low overall risk score of 1.75, indicating a minimal threat of natural disasters. The county's most significant risk is from wildfires, with a relatively low risk rating. However, other hazards such as hail and lightning also pose low risks. The county has a relatively low vulnerability score of 1.61, further reinforcing its resilience to natural disasters.
Specific climate factors in Jackson County include its high elevation, leading to cooler temperatures and lower humidity levels. This, combined with its sparse population of 1,355 residents, reduces the risk of certain natural disasters. The county's proximity to Rocky Mountain National Park and the Medicine Bow-Routt National Forests also provides a buffer against extreme weather events.
Geologically, Jackson County is characterized by mountainous terrain, with peaks reaching over 12,000 feet in elevation. The area is not prone to hurricanes or tsunamis due to its inland location. While wildfires are a concern, the county's low population density and limited infrastructure help mitigate potential damage. Overall, Jackson County's natural disaster and climate risk assessment suggests a relatively low level of vulnerability to extreme events.
Wildfire Risk: Very Low
Tornado Risk: Very Low
Hurricane Risk: Very Low
Hail Risk: Very Low
Flood Risk: Low
Tsunami Risk: Very Low
Earthquake Risk: Very Low
Wind Risk: Very Low
HAZARDS
6
Power Transmission Lines
0
Coastlines
43
Water Bodies
0
Fault Lines
EMERGENCY SERVICES
0
Hazard Shelters
5
Fire Stations
0
Hospitals
0
Police Stations
COMMUNITY PROFILE
Grand County, located in Colorado, has a population of 16,092 with a population density of 8.6 people per square mile. The population in 2010 was 14,843, showing a growth of 8.4% over the past decade. The county has a diverse population with 86.1% White, 0.4% Black, 0.5% American Indian or Alaskan Native, 0.8% Asian, and 6.9% Hispanic. The median age in Grand County is 41.4, with a slightly higher percentage of males (49.2%) compared to females (43%). The county has a total of 6,469 households with an average household size of 2.26, and 58.5% of households are occupied by owners, while 31.1% are rented.
In terms of agriculture, Grand County has 205 farms as of 2012, with an average size of 1,107 acres. The total crop acres in the county in 2012 were 34,862, with an average sales value of $65,883. By 2017, the number of farms increased to 290, with an average size of 831 acres and 36,525 crop acres, with an average sales value of $49,792. This data shows a slight decrease in farm size and crop acres, as well as a decrease in average sales value over the five-year period. Compared to other counties in Colorado, Grand County has a lower population density but a higher percentage of vacant housing units. Additionally, the county has a lower median age and a higher percentage of owner-occupied households than the state average.
Regions
CLIMATE OVERVIEW
NATURAL CATASTROPHE TIMELINE
Chedsey
2023-05-26
Cameron Pass Machine Piles Rx
2023-01-03
Davis Peak
2022-10-17
Petes Ditch Fire
2022-10-06
Mm28
2022-09-11
Crags
2022-09-03
Sawmill Creek
2022-08-22
Mutual Ditch
2022-08-13
Wade
2022-08-13
Lake John
2022-08-07
Spicer 2
2022-08-03
Spicer
2022-07-18
Yurt
2022-06-24
Slackweiss Rx
2021-09-29
Noxon
2021-09-08
Buffalo
2021-07-29
Platte
2021-06-29
Fox
2021-06-22
Burnison
2021-06-17
Trailer
2021-06-17
Darbey
2021-05-28
Illinois River Ranch
2021-05-09
Stateline
2021-04-13
Crows Nest
2021-04-05
Mill
2021-03-29
East Summit
2020-10-23
Elephant
2020-09-14
Arapaho Creek
2020-08-17
Selser
2020-07-09
Funk
2020-05-18
Trick
2020-05-08
Roaring Fork
2020-04-21
Yarmony Ranch
2019-11-19
Slackweiss Rx
2019-09-26
48
2019-09-23
3 Sisters
2019-09-07
Teller City
2019-09-01
Solemburger
2019-08-27
Moose Overlook
2019-08-06
Jack Creek
2019-07-21
101 Abandoned Campfire
2019-07-05
Spring
2019-06-20
T Station
2019-06-08
Souza
2019-05-06
Colorado State Forest Piles
2019-02-12
Spooky
2018-10-31
Trophy
2018-09-29
Eagles Watch
2018-09-28
Ryan
2018-09-16
Seven Lakes
2018-09-13
Bear Lake
2018-08-16
Willow Camp
2018-08-14
Camper
2018-07-06
Chedsey
2018-06-30
Tornado
2018-06-24
Teal
2018-06-23
Tornado
2018-05-28
Pittington
2018-04-12
Grizzly Creek
2017-11-27
Munk
2017-11-01
Goose
2017-09-21
Trailhead
2017-09-05
Grizzly
2017-07-16
Crouch
2017-06-09
Yarmony
2017-05-07
Axle
2016-10-23
Willow
2016-09-28
No Name
2016-09-27
Yurt
2016-09-09
Alcorn
2016-09-09
Summit Lake
2016-09-08
Roaring Fork
2016-09-03
Park Range
2016-09-01
Ray Ranch
2016-08-19
Salt Creek
2016-08-10
Ruby Jewel
2016-08-01
Mile 26
2016-07-29
Bearing
2016-07-24
Hog Park
2016-07-20
Beaver Creek
2016-06-19
Manley Fire
2015-10-24
Independence Mountain
2015-10-17
Arapaho
2015-10-16
Arapaho Rx Broadcast
2015-10-14
American Lakes
2015-09-26
Lightning Ridge
2015-09-24
Arapahoe Ranch
2015-09-09
Peterson Ridge
2015-09-06
Burning Log
2015-09-05
Spring Creek
2015-09-04
Muddy Pass
2015-08-28
Muddy Lake
2015-08-27
Corkle Gravel Pit
2015-06-20
Big Creek Rx - Broadcast
2015-04-13
Chedsey
2015-04-10
Chedsey
2015-04-10
Spur
2015-04-06
Selser
2015-03-20
Selser
2015-03-20
Camp Creek
2014-07-22
Ray Ranch
2014-07-16
Flooding
Monsoon Rain
2013-09-12Flooding
Heavy Rain
1999-04-29Tornado
1974-05-10