Kim, CO

Full City Profile · Colorado · Otero County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
63 Population 166/sq mi density
$28,750 Median Income $30,441 per capita
$180,000 Home Value $156,866 Zillow
54°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$28,750 median income, 0.0% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.1 / 5.0
$180,000 home value, /mo rent
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Kim, CO

At a Glance

Median Income
$28,750
62% below
$30,441 per capita
Home Value
$180,000
36% below
Zillow: $156,866
Bachelor's Degree+
22.2%
34% below
72.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
25.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
26.4%
18% below
11.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F

How Kim Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
38%
Home Value
64%
Poverty
202%
Bachelor's
66%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Kim a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Kim residents earn a median household income of $28,750 , which is 62% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,441. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 25.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 512 business establishments, including 48 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Kim is $180,000 , 36% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $156,866. The cost of living index is 103.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1958.

Education

22.2% of adults in Kim hold a bachelor's degree or higher (34% below the national average). 72.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Kim has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 16.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population63
Median Age53.2 yrs
Density166/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born4.8%
Veterans4.8%

Economy

C+
Median Income$28,750
Per Capita$30,441
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty25.0%
County GDP$739M
Avg Weekly Wage$892

Housing

B
Home Value$180,000
Rent
Ownership51.2%
Zillow$156,866
Housing Units43
Rent Burden29.2%

Health

Obesity26.4%
Diabetes8.0%
Smoking11.8%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death13,766/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Rain16.1 in/yr
Elevation5,702 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+22.2%
High School+72.2%
Graduate+6.1%
School Score5.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 62% / D 35%
Commute30 min
Broadband86.0%
Internet Speed94 Mbps
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Kim was built in 1958.
The nearest airport is Southeast Colorado Regional (67 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.427 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
11.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.