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Bethune, CO
Full City Profile · Colorado · Kit Carson County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
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
330 sunny days/yr
329
Violent Crime/100K
1,825 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$38,333 median income, 1.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$137,500 home value, $808/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
329 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Parks & Recreation in Bethune (1)
Sand Creek Massacre National Historic Site
National Historic Site
On November 29th, 1864, Chiefs Black Kettle, White Antelope, Left Hand and others were encamped with around 750 Arapaho and Cheyenne people in a valley by the Big Sandy Creek. A hope for peace, brought forth by Black Kettle was in the balance. It was a tragic day where the blood of the Cheyenne and ...
Entrance: $0
Activities: Guided Tours, Hiking, Wildlife Watching, Birdwatching, Shopping, Bookstore and Park Store
Weather: Weather conditions at the park vary considerably. Temperatures range from over 100°F in summer to under 20°F in winter. Visitors can expect blowing dust and sand year-round, especially during infreque...