Granada, CO

Full City Profile · Colorado · Kiowa County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
492 Population 713/sq mi density
$46,685 Median Income $31,245 per capita
$100,000 Home Value $174,792 Zillow
$713 Median Rent 19.0% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$46,685 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$100,000 home value, $713/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
18.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Granada, CO

At a Glance

Median Income
$46,685
38% below
$31,245 per capita
Home Value
$100,000
65% below
Zillow: $174,792
Median Rent
$713/mo
39% below
19.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
18.1%
46% below
67.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
14.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.2%
0% below
14.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F

How Granada Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
62%
Home Value
35%
Rent
61%
Poverty
117%
Bachelor's
54%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Granada a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Granada residents earn a median household income of $46,685 , which is 38% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,245. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 53 business establishments, including 4 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Granada is $100,000 , 65% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $174,792. Median rent is $713/month, with 19.0% 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 1973.

Education

18.1% of adults in Granada hold a bachelor's degree or higher (46% below the national average). 67.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Granada has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 17.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population492
Median Age42.2 yrs
Density713/mi²
Male / Female45% / 56%
Foreign Born18.1%
Veterans2.3%

Economy

B+
Median Income$46,685
Per Capita$31,245
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty14.5%
County GDP$119M
Avg Weekly Wage$853

Housing

A+
Home Value$100,000
Rent$713
Ownership67.8%
Zillow$174,792
Housing Units252
Rent Burden19.0%

Health

Obesity32.2%
Diabetes13.1%
Smoking14.5%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death10,214/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Rain17.2 in/yr
Elevation3,485 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+18.1%
High School+67.6%
Graduate+4.5%
School Score6.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 86% / D 12%
Commute14 min
Broadband82.8%
Internet Speed17 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Granada was built in 1973.
18.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is Southeast Colorado Regional (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.450 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
3.7% of the population has a disability.
18.1% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.