Kit Carson, CO

Full City Profile · Colorado · Cheyenne County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
210 Population 356/sq mi density
$57,273 Median Income $44,574 per capita
$153,100 Home Value $181,524 Zillow
$621 Median Rent 22.5% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$57,273 median income, 3.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$153,100 home value, $621/mo rent
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Kit Carson, CO

At a Glance

Median Income
$57,273
24% below
$44,574 per capita
Home Value
$153,100
46% below
Zillow: $181,524
Median Rent
$621/mo
47% below
22.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
23.8%
29% below
94.7% high school+
Unemployment
3.4%
6% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.1%
9% below
14.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F

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)

Income
76%
Home Value
54%
Rent
53%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
71%
Unemployment
94%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Kit Carson a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

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 3.4% (6% 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 $181,524. 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.

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. Annual precipitation totals 15.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population210
Median Age42.0 yrs
Density356/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans15.6%

Economy

B+
Median Income$57,273
Per Capita$44,574
Unemployment3.4%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$356M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,106

Housing

A+
Home Value$153,100
Rent$621
Ownership73.0%
Zillow$181,524
Housing Units154
Rent Burden22.5%

Health

Obesity29.1%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking14.3%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death12,534/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain15.4 in/yr
Elevation4,287 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+23.8%
High School+94.7%
Graduate+15.4%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 88% / D 10%
Commute20 min
Broadband80.0%
Internet Speed20 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Kit Carson was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Southeast Colorado Regional (48 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.427 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
8.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.