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Kit Carson, CO
Full City Profile · Colorado · Cheyenne County County
Kit Carson, CO
At a Glance
How Kit Carson Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Kit Carson's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Kit Carson a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Kit Carson residents earn a median household income of $57,273 , which is 24% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $44,574. The unemployment rate stands at 2.2% (39% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 103 business establishments, including 3 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Kit Carson is $153,100 , 46% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $160,007. Median rent is $621/month, with 22.5% 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 1975.
Safety & Crime
Kit Carson reports 329 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 13% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,825/100K.
Education
23.8% of adults in Kit Carson hold a bachelor's degree or higher (29% below the national average). 94.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Kit Carson has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 15.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.