Kiowa, CO
Full City Profile · Colorado · Elbert County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
704
Population
819/sq mi density
$62,917
Median Income
$29,486 per capita
$337,500
Home Value
$667,875 Zillow
$1,104
Median Rent
50.0% income on rent
48°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$62,917 median income, 0.0% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.6 / 5.0
$337,500 home value, $1,104/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Kiowa experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 19.3 inches. The area receives 74.8 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-1°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 48.2°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,419 ft (1,957 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 819/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.3437°N, 104.4579°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Elbert County County |
| Nearest Airport | Denver International (DEN) 38 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 36.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 60.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Volcano | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-1°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| February | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 1.9 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 2.3 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest |
Kiowa has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 30°F in December to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.0") and January the driest (0.7").