At a Glance
Median Income
$92,762
$35,218 per capita
Home Value
$162,500
Zillow: $236,990
Median Rent
$849/mo
21.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
32.5%
93.1% high school+
Unemployment
3.1%
11.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.6%
14.6% smoking rate
How Cimarron Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Cimarron's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Cimarron a Good Place to Live?
A
4.3 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Cimarron residents earn a median household income of $92,762 , which is 23% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,218. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1% (14% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 310 business establishments, including 15 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Cimarron is $162,500 , 42% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $236,990. Median rent is $849/month, with 21.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1972.
Education
32.5% of adults in Cimarron hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(4% below the national average).
93.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Cimarron has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 21.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,942
Median Age33.5 yrs
Density1,689/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born11.0%
Veterans1.9%
Economy
A
Median Income$92,762
Per Capita$35,218
Unemployment3.1%
Poverty11.1%
County GDP$997M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,000
Housing
A+
Home Value$162,500
Rent$849
Ownership67.6%
Zillow$236,990
Housing Units862
Rent Burden21.6%
Health
Obesity40.6%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking14.6%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death7,692/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Rain21.6 in/yr
Elevation2,685 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+32.5%
High School+93.1%
Graduate+2.2%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 84% / D 15%
Commute19 min
Broadband86.2%
Internet Speed21 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Cimarron was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Dodge City Regional (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.403 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
5.6% of the population has a disability.
11.0% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.