Why visit Eagle
Townapedia lists 2 museums and landmarks, 5 parks and trails, 24 places to eat, 4 places to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Capitol Theater and Eagle County Historical Museum.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 81°F; January lows average 4°F.
Weather in Eagle
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Eagle
Eagle is the home rule town that is the county seat of Eagle County, Colorado, United States. The town population was 7,511 at the 2020 United States census, a +15.41% increase since the 2010 census. Eagle is the part of the Edwards, CO Micropolitan Statistical Area.
From the Wikipedia article Eagle, Colorado (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Museums and landmarks2
Parks, trails and playgrounds5
Restaurants and cafes24
Real Jalisco
Restaurant · Mexican, Seafood, Margarita · 1.3 mi
701 Chambers Avenue, Eagle
Mo-Su 10:30-21:00
12 more on the map.
History
The Eagle, Colorado, post office opened on September 3, 1891, and the Town of Eagle was incorporated on April 5, 1905. The town takes its name from Eagle County, which itself takes its name from the Eagle River.
From the History section of Eagle, Colorado on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay4
Churches and places of worship1
Shopping3
Gas and EV charging4
Schools, colleges and libraries8
Healthcare2
Map of Eagle
55 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 34°F | 4°F | 1.1 in |
| Feb | 36°F | 6°F | 1.1 in |
| Mar | 43°F | 13°F | 1.2 in |
| Apr | 51°F | 21°F | 1.9 in |
| May | 63°F | 28°F | 1.7 in |
| Jun | 74°F | 34°F | 1.1 in |
| Jul | 81°F | 40°F | 1.7 in |
| Aug | 80°F | 39°F | 1.6 in |
| Sep | 71°F | 32°F | 1.7 in |
| Oct | 61°F | 23°F | 1.4 in |
| Nov | 45°F | 13°F | 1.1 in |
| Dec | 34°F | 5°F | 1.1 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Meredith (20 mi away), rain and snow from Wolcott 2.3 N, NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Eagle County has had 7 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for fires.
- 2020-08-19: Grizzly Creek Fire (Fire)
- 2020-03-28: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2018-07-04: Lake Christine Fire (Fire)
- 2005-09-05: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Coastal Storm)
- 2002-07-31: Co - Panorama Fire - 07/31/02 (Fire)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Eagle County Regional Airport (EGE) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 5 miles away.
- Edwards 11 mi east, about 18 min by car
- Avon 16 mi east, about 26 min by car
- El Jebel 22 mi southwest, about 35 min by car
- Vail 24 mi east, about 39 min by car
- Carbondale 27 mi southwest, about 44 min by car
- Glenwood Springs 29 mi west, about 46 min by car
- Snowmass Village 30 mi south, about 49 min by car
- Aspen 31 mi south, about 50 min by car
- New Castle 38 mi west, about 1 h by car
- Silverthorne 39 mi east, about 1 h by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Historic Saint Mary Catholic Church in Eagle Colorado, Always dreamin, CC BY-SA 4.0
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