Pitkin County, Colorado
100% of the county is in drought on the October 13, 2026 Drought Monitor map. FEMA's flood data list 2 flood losses here since 2016.
40% of homes were built before 1980, against 50% nationally; the median home dates from 1985.
Data as of October 13, 2026 · sources
in drought, October 13, 2026
of homes built before 1980
Drought
100% of the county is in drought (D1 or worse) on the October 13, 2026 map. Part of the county was in drought in 52 of the last 52 weeks; the most was 100% of its area, in 52 weeks, most recently on the October 13, 2026 map.
| Category, October 13, 2026 | Share of county |
|---|---|
| D0 abnormally dry or worse | 100% |
| D1 moderate drought or worse | 100% |
| D2 severe or worse | 100% |
| D3 extreme or worse | 100% |
| D4 exceptional | 80.3% |
Flood losses since 2016
2 flood losses since 2016, $2,573 paid. The worst year was 2025, with 1.
| Year | Flood losses |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 0 |
| 2017 | 0 |
| 2018 | 1 |
| 2019 | 0 |
| 2020 | 0 |
| 2021 | 0 |
| 2022 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 |
| 2024 | 0 |
| 2025 | 1 |
| 2026 to date | 0 |
Rain
| Average year, 1991-2020 | 29.20 in |
| 12 months to August 2026 | 19.51 in (-9.69) |
| 2025 | 20.44 in (-8.76) |
| Wettest year since 1895 | 1995: 40.59 in |
| Driest year since 1895 | 1939: 19.62 in |
| Days with 1 inch or more, normal at ASPEN 1SW (5 mi away) | 0.9 |
Homes
| Housing units | 13,412 |
| Median year built | 1985 |
| Built before 1980 | 40% |
| Built 2000 or later | 23% |
| Owner-occupied | 63% |
| Median value, owner-occupied | $1.1 million |
| Single-family detached | 36% |
What repairs cost
Published ranges from cost guides, not quotes. More sources, and where they disagree.
Nearby counties
| Place | Distance | Expansive clay | High water table |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake County, CO | 30 mi | 0% | 15% |
| Eagle County, CO | 31 mi | 4% | 1% |
| Gunnison County, CO | 39 mi | 9% | 6% |
| Chaffee County, CO | 47 mi | 1% | 5% |
| Summit County, CO | 50 mi | 4% | 5% |
| Delta County, CO | 57 mi | 12% | 3% |
| Garfield County, CO | 59 mi | 5% | 1% |
| Park County, CO | 65 mi | 2% | 7% |
Sources: US Drought Monitor (October 13, 2026) · FEMA NFIP v3 (September 9, 2026) · NOAA (August 2026) · Census ACS 2020-2024. Methods · Data status