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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
330 sunny days/yr
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+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Kim experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 16.1 inches. The area receives 26.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
35°F Jan (2°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 54.2°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,702 ft (1,738 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (0.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 166/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.2471°N, 103.3534°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Otero County County |
| Nearest Airport | Southeast Colorado Regional (LAA) 67 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 50.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 79.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 28.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 1.2 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 2.1 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 2.2 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 1.6 in | |
| October | 53°F (11°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 40°F (5°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 32°F (-0°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
Kim has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 32°F in December to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.8") and January the driest (0.4").