Kiowa County, CO

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 1/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
1,356 332.4M (US)
Median Age
43.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
59.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
20.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$56,389 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
88.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
17 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
18.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$148,600 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$463 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$775 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
56.8% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Colorado
4
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Colorado
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 0 4 29
Feb 0 3 32
Mar 1 5 41
Apr 1 2 49
May 2 0 60
Jun 2 0 70
Jul 2 0 75
Aug 2 0 74
Sep 1 0 65
Oct 1 1 52
Nov 0 3 39
Dec 0 4 29

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 16% of residents leaning left and 79% leaning right.

Liberal (16%) (80%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 86%
Hillary Clinton 10%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 4, CO State Senate District 35, CO State House District 47, CO
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Schools

Eads Middle School
7 miles, N • 3.7 star
Eads Elementary School
7 miles, N • 4.6 star
Eads High School
7 miles, N • 3.2 star
Wiley Junior-Senior High School
16 miles, S • 1.9 star

Colleges

Lamar Community College
23 miles, S • 1.4 star
Otero Junior College
52 miles, W • 1.4 star
Northwest Kansas Technical College
87 miles, NE • 1.9 star
Colorado State University-Pueblo
99 miles, W • 1.9 star

Hospitals

Prowers Medical Center
23 miles, S • 4.1 star

Airports

Pueblo Memorial Airport
95 miles, W • 1 star
Garden City Regional Airport
115 miles, SE • 1 star