Bethune, CO

Full City Profile · Colorado · Kit Carson County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
257 Population 1,606/sq mi density
$38,333 Median Income $18,700 per capita
$137,500 Home Value $241,459 Zillow
$808 Median Rent 45.0% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$38,333 median income, 2.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$137,500 home value, $808/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Bethune, CO

At a Glance

Median Income
$38,333
49% below
$18,700 per capita
Home Value
$137,500
51% below
Zillow: $241,459
Median Rent
$808/mo
31% below
45.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.9%
56% below
91.9% high school+
Unemployment
2.0%
44% below
13.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.2%
6% below
14.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F

How Bethune Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Bethune's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
51%
Home Value
49%
Rent
69%
Poverty
105%
Bachelor's
44%
Unemployment
56%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Bethune a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Bethune residents earn a median household income of $38,333 , which is 49% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $18,700. The unemployment rate stands at 2.0% (44% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 333 business establishments, including 26 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Bethune is $137,500 , 51% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $241,459. Median rent is $808/month, with 45.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.

Education

14.9% of adults in Bethune hold a bachelor's degree or higher (56% below the national average). 91.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Bethune has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 17.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population257
Median Age34.2 yrs
Density1,606/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born10.9%
Veterans5.3%

Economy

B
Median Income$38,333
Per Capita$18,700
Unemployment2.0%
Poverty13.0%
County GDP$651M
Avg Weekly Wage$914

Housing

A+
Home Value$137,500
Rent$808
Ownership68.3%
Zillow$241,459
Housing Units77
Rent Burden45.0%

Health

Obesity30.2%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking14.2%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death10,204/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain17.1 in/yr
Elevation4,254 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.9%
High School+91.9%
Graduate+5.6%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 83% / D 15%
Commute14 min
Broadband75.6%
Internet Speed55 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Bethune was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Colorado Plains Regional (74 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.462 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
21.4% of the population has a disability.
10.9% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.