Brandon, CO
Colorado · Kiowa County
Brandon is a small town in Colorado with a population of 19.
Sources: US Census Bureau ACS 2023 5-year estimates, FBI Crime Data Explorer 2024, NOAA, EPA. Updated August 2026
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How Brandon Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Housing
Health
Climate
Education
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Is Brandon a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Brandon receives an overall livability score of 2.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include strong internet connectivity. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, a high uninsured rate. Brandon has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
Economy & Jobs
The poverty rate of 100.0% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population.
Education
0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 47.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.6/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Climate & Weather
Brandon experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 16.3 inches, including 13.9 inches of snow.
Population
Gender Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Brandon vs U.S. Average
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Brandon vs U.S. Average
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Zillow ZHVI | $167,371 |
Rental Costs
| Rent Burden | 29.6% |
HUD Fair Market Rent
| Studio | $1,083 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,161 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,429 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,861 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,178 |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 100.0% |
| Owner-Occupied | 100.0% |
| Renter-Occupied | 0.0% |
| Housing Units | 15 |
Property Tax
Health Metrics: Brandon vs U.S. Average (%)
Chronic Conditions
| Obesity | 27.4% |
| 15% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.4% |
| Heart Disease | 5.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.2% |
| Asthma | 12.2% |
| COPD | 6.6% |
| Cancer | 7.6% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
Behaviors & Mental Health
| Smoking | 15.0% |
| 7% above US avg | |
| Binge Drinking | 19.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 19.3% |
| Depression | 26.1% |
| Mental Distress | 19.6% |
| Physical Distress | 13.6% |
| Short Sleep | 32.5% |
Healthcare Access
| Insurance Rate | 47.4% |
| Uninsured | 52.6% |
| 512% above US avg | |
| Mental Health | 1:1,384 |
| Checkup Rate | 69.3% |
| Dental Visits | 58.7% |
| Premature Death | 10,214/100K |
Food & Exercise
| Food Environment | 5.1/10 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 5 |
Temperature
| Annual Average | 52.4°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,923 ft (1,196 m) |
| Area | 0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 158/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.4464°N, 102.4412°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Kiowa County County |
| Nearest Airport | Southeast Colorado Regional (LAA) 29 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 3.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 15.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 29.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 33°F (0°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 2.4 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 2.6 in | |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 1.0 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 1.4 in | |
| November | 40°F (5°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 31°F (-1°C) | 0.4 in |
Brandon has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 29°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.0") and January the driest (0.3").
2024 Presidential Election (County)
Winner: Republican by 74.4 points
Safety & Disasters
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Avg Accident Severity | 0.0 / 4.0 |
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 47.4% |
| Graduate Degree+ | 0.0% |
| School Test Score | 6.62 |
Area & Infrastructure
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro / Rural |
| Population Density | 158/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.1 sq mi |
| County | Kiowa County County |
Services
| Broadband Access | 100.0% |
| Avg Download Speed | 16.9 Mbps |
| Avg Upload Speed | 3.3 Mbps |
| EV Charging Stations | 5 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 6 |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 5 |
| Restaurants | 3 |
| Retail Stores | 8 |
Commute & Transportation
Healthcare
| Doctor Visit (Primary Care) | $258 ($155-$412) |
| Specialist Visit | $361 ($206-$567) |
| Urgent Care Visit | $206 ($103-$361) |
| Emergency Room Visit | $2,268 ($825-$5,155) |
| Dental Cleaning | $134 ($77-$206) |
| Dental Filling | $258 ($155-$412) |
Auto Repair
| Oil Change (Conventional) | $46 ($26-$77) |
| Oil Change (Synthetic) | $77 ($52-$124) |
| Brake Pad Replacement | $309 ($155-$516) |
| Tire Rotation | $41 ($21-$77) |
| New Tires (Set of 4) | $619 ($412-$1,031) |
| Battery Replacement | $206 ($103-$361) |
Home Services
| Plumber (Per Hour) | $103 ($62-$155) |
| Electrician (Per Hour) | $93 ($52-$144) |
| HVAC Repair | $412 ($155-$825) |
| HVAC System Install | $7,217 ($4,124-$12,372) |
| Roof Repair | $1,031 ($412-$2,062) |
| Roof Replacement | $9,279 ($5,671-$15,465) |
Legal
| Divorce (Uncontested) | $1,547 ($516-$3,609) |
| Divorce (Contested) | $15,465 ($5,155-$30,930) |
| DUI Defense | $5,155 ($2,062-$10,310) |
| Bankruptcy (Chapter 7) | $1,547 ($825-$3,093) |
| Will Preparation | $516 ($206-$1,031) |
| Trust Preparation | $2,578 ($1,031-$5,155) |
Personal Care
| Men's Haircut | $26 ($15-$46) |
| Women's Haircut | $57 ($31-$103) |
| Hair Coloring (Full) | $155 ($77-$258) |
| Manicure | $26 ($15-$46) |
| Pedicure | $41 ($26-$67) |
| Massage (1 Hour) | $82 ($52-$134) |
Food & Grocery
| Gallon of Milk (per gallon) | $4.23 ($3.09-$5.67) |
| Dozen Eggs (per dozen) | $3.61 ($2.58-$5.16) |
| Loaf of Bread | $3.92 ($2.58-$5.67) |
| Chicken Breast (per lb) | $4.64 ($3.09-$6.70) |
| Ground Beef (per lb) | $5.67 ($4.12-$7.73) |
| Rice (per lb) | $1.03 ($0.62-$1.86) |
Utilities
| Electricity (Monthly) | $144 ($82-$258) |
| Natural Gas (Monthly) | $72 ($31-$155) |
| Water/Sewer (Monthly) | $72 ($41-$124) |
| Internet (Monthly) | $72 ($41-$103) |
| Cell Phone Plan (Monthly) | $67 ($31-$103) |
| Cable TV (Monthly) | $88 ($52-$155) |
Transportation
| Monthly Parking (Downtown) | $206 ($77-$516) |
| Car Insurance (Annual) | $2,062 ($1,237-$3,609) |
| Bus Pass (Monthly) | $72 ($31-$134) |
| Taxi/Uber (5-Mile Ride) | $15 ($8.25-$26) |
| Car Registration (Annual) | $103 ($31-$258) |
| Driver's License Renewal | $31 ($15-$77) |
Education & Childcare
| Daycare (Infant, Monthly) | $1,237 ($619-$2,578) |
| Daycare (Toddler, Monthly) | $1,031 ($516-$2,062) |
| After-School Care (Monthly) | $412 ($206-$722) |
| Tutoring (Per Hour) | $52 ($26-$103) |
| SAT/ACT Prep Course | $1,031 ($412-$2,578) |
| Private School (K-12, Annual) | $12,888 ($5,155-$30,930) |
Pets
| Vet Visit (Routine Checkup) | $62 ($31-$103) |
| Dog Vaccination (Annual) | $103 ($52-$206) |
| Dog Grooming | $62 ($31-$103) |
| Pet Boarding (Per Night) | $41 ($21-$77) |
| Dog Spay/Neuter | $309 ($155-$516) |
| Cat Spay/Neuter | $206 ($103-$412) |
Childcare
| Center-Based (monthly) | |
| Infant | $450 |
| Toddler | $549 |
| Preschool | $486 |
| Family Childcare (monthly) | |
| Infant | $643 |
| Toddler | $642 |
| Preschool | $642 |
Top Industries in Kiowa County
Largest private-sector industries by employment (BLS QCEW 2024 data, county level).
| Industry | Jobs | Establishments | Avg Annual Pay | Location Quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail Trade | 92 | 7 | $28,568 | 1.88 |
National Parks Near Brandon
4 national parks and monuments found near Brandon.
| Park | Type | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Amache National Historic Site | National Historic Site | Free |
| Bent's Old Fort National Historic Site | National Historic Site | Free |
| John Martin Reservoir State Park | State Park | Free |
| Sand Creek Massacre National Historic Site | National Historic Site | Free |
Historical Trends - Brandon
Population and economic data over time (US Census / ACS estimates).
Population
| Year | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 11 | - |
| 2015 | 18 | - |
| 2017 | 27 | $38,889 |
| 2019 | 6 | - |
| 2023 | 19 | - |
Bridges in Brandon
| Location | Type | Kind | Year Built | Length (ft) | Daily Traffic | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tee Beam | Concrete | 1962 | 329 | 430 | F | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Prestressed concrete continuous | 1988 | 257 | 430 | G | |
| Culvert | Concrete | 1980 | 20 | 430 | G |
Airports Near Brandon
16 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Southeast Colorado Regional Airport | LAA | Medium Airport |
| Air Sprayers Number 2 Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Bellamy Farm Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Bussen Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Caddoa Creek Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Clear Sky Ag Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Coen Aerial Spraying Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Denton Aerial Spraying Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Eads Municipal Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Holly Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Rowdys Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Scherler Private Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Syracuse Hamilton County Municipal Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Tinnes Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Tribune Municipal Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Windy Plains Airport | - | Small Airport |
Explore Near Brandon
Haunted Places Near Brandon
1 reported haunted locations found near Brandon.
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Sand Creek | The site of the Sand Creek Massacre is long believed and experienced as a haunted site. On November 29, 1864 over 200 Native Americans (mostly women and children) were brutally massacred by US Col. John Chivington. His forces hunted the people as they tried to escape along the Sand Creek, in many cases, as they tried to take shelter in small sand caves. They were used as target practice, mutilated, and even had body parts amputated before death as trophies. Annually, on the anniversary night ... |
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What is the population of Brandon?
Brandon has a population of 19 residents and is located in Colorado. The population density is 158 people per square mile, spread across 0.1 square miles. The population is 47.4% female and 52.6% male.
Is Brandon expensive to live in?
Brandon has a cost of living roughly in line with the national average, with an index of 103.1 (baseline: 100).
What is the weather like in Brandon?
Brandon has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 29°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 16.3 inches, with 13.9 inches of snow.
How are the schools in Brandon?
Schools in Brandon score 6.6 out of 10 on standardized testing, near the national average. 0.0% of adults in Brandon hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 47.4% have completed high school. 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.
How healthy is Brandon?
The obesity rate in Brandon is 27.4% (below the national rate of 32.1%). 15.0% of adults are smokers. 19.3% are physically inactive. 26.1% of residents report depression. 52.6% lack health insurance (above the national rate).
What are the demographics of Brandon?
The racial and ethnic makeup of Brandon is 100% White. 100% of residents speak only English at home. 0.0% of the population are military veterans. 0.0% of residents have a disability. 47.4% have health insurance coverage.
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