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Joes, CO

Full City Profile · Colorado · Kit Carson County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
107 Population 143/sq mi density
$76,300 Home Value $346,992 Zillow
51°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Joes, CO

At a Glance

Home Value
$76,300
73% below
Zillow: $346,992
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
279/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
23.8%
29% below
90.5% high school+
Unemployment
3.1%
14% below
38.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
26.7%
17% below
16.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
330 sunny days/yr

How Joes Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Home Value
27%
Poverty
310%
Bachelor's
71%
Unemployment
86%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Joes a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Joes is $76,300 , 73% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $346,992. The cost of living index is 103.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1941.

Safety & Crime

Joes reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 279/100K.

Education

23.8% of adults in Joes hold a bachelor's degree or higher (29% below the national average). 90.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Joes has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 17.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population107
Median Age41.1 yrs
Density143/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans65.0%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$22,728
Unemployment3.1%
Poverty38.5%
County GDP$651M
Avg Weekly Wage$914

Housing

Home Value$76,300
Rent
Ownership97.1%
Zillow$346,992
Housing Units41
Rent Burden23.9%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property279/100K

Health

Obesity26.7%
Diabetes7.7%
Smoking16.8%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death10,204/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain17.5 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation4,271 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+23.8%
High School+90.5%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 83% / D 15%
Commute21 min
Broadband34.0%
Internet Speed55 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Joes was built in 1941.
The nearest airport is Colorado Plains Regional (46 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.462 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
22.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.