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Environment in Colorado

Environment data across 359 ZIP codes in Colorado

Colorado Snapshot

47

Avg AQI in Colorado

2,734

EV Stations in Colorado

47.6°F

Avg Annual Temperature

Last updated May 4, 2026.

How Colorado compares

Colorado

47

National Average

43

Colorado's avg median aqi is 8.8% higher than the national average.

These are the 10 ZIP codes with the best air quality in Colorado, ranked by lowest median Air Quality Index from EPA AirData. Click any ZIP code for the full local snapshot.

Best Air Quality ZIP Codes in Colorado

#ZIP CodeCityMedian AQI
181433Silverton9
28042812
380463McCoy12
480467Oak Creek12
580469Phippsburg12
68047912
780483Yampa12
880487Steamboat Springs12
981639Hayden12
108165312

FAQ

How many ZIP codes does Mubboo track in Colorado?

Mubboo tracks 359 ZIP codes in Colorado via the U.S. Census ZCTA basemap. Use the search box above to look up data for any specific ZIP.

How does Colorado's average median air quality index compare nationally?

Colorado's average median air quality index is higher the national average. See the "How Colorado compares" callout above for the precise side-by-side comparison.

How fresh is this data?

Mubboo refreshes each data source on its native cadence — HUD Fair Market Rents annually (October), Tax Foundation tables annually, and federal datasets per their published schedules. Each page caches for 24 hours via ISR. See our methodology page for details.

Data sources: EPA Air Quality System (AQS), NOAA NCEI 1991-2020 Climate Normals, U.S. DOE Alternative Fuels Data Center. Mubboo refreshes each source on its native cadence (HUD annually, Tax Foundation annually, etc.). See our full methodology →

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By Mubboo Editorial Team

Last reviewed May 4, 2026


Data sources

State-level aggregates for Colorado. Individual ZIP-code values may differ — use the ZIP search above for granular data.

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