Kit Carson, CO

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 6/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
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
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
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
Moderately Accessible. Access to the airport is reasonable, but it may require some planning or travel time.
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
210 332.4M (US)
Median Age
42.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
67.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
23.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$57,273 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
97.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
22 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
11.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$153,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$394 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$493 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
47.4% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Cheyenne County
1
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

Cheyenne County
1
Colorado
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 0 4 29
Feb 0 3 32
Mar 1 4 40
Apr 1 2 48
May 2 0 58
Jun 3 0 69
Jul 3 0 74
Aug 3 0 73
Sep 1 0 64
Oct 1 1 51
Nov 0 3 38
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 84%
Hillary Clinton 12%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 4, CO State Senate District 35, CO State House District 56, CO
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Schools

Kit Carson Junior-Senior High School
<1 miles, NE • 3.2 star
Eads Middle School
19 miles, S • 3.7 star
Eads Elementary School
19 miles, S • 4.6 star
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Colleges

Lamar Community College
49 miles, S • 1.4 star
Otero Junior College
68 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Northwest Kansas Technical College
71 miles, E • 1.9 star
Colorado State University-Pueblo
101 miles, W • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

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Airports

Pueblo Memorial Airport
98 miles, W • 1 star
Denver International Airport
126 miles, NW • 5 star
Garden City Regional Airport
126 miles, SE • 1 star
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