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Stratton, CO

Full City Profile · Colorado · Kit Carson County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
729 Population 1,429/sq mi density
$57,656 Median Income $35,240 per capita
$158,500 Home Value $215,910 Zillow
51°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
329 Violent Crime/100K 1,825 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$57,656 median income, 0.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$158,500 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
329 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Stratton, CO

At a Glance

Median Income
$57,656
23% below
$35,240 per capita
Home Value
$158,500
44% below
Zillow: $215,910
Violent Crime
329/100K
13% below
1,825/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
16.7%
50% below
86.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.7%
81% below
7.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.2%
9% below
15.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
330 sunny days/yr

How Stratton Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
77%
Home Value
56%
Poverty
56%
Bachelor's
50%
Unemployment
19%
Crime
87%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Stratton a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Stratton residents earn a median household income of $57,656 , which is 23% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,240. The unemployment rate stands at 0.7% (81% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 333 business establishments, including 26 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Stratton is $158,500 , 44% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $215,910. The cost of living index is 103.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1959.

Safety & Crime

Stratton 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

16.7% of adults in Stratton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (50% below the national average). 86.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Stratton has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 18.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population729
Median Age34.1 yrs
Density1,429/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.9%

Economy

A
Median Income$57,656
Per Capita$35,240
Unemployment0.7%
Poverty7.0%
County GDP$651M
Avg Weekly Wage$914

Housing

A+
Home Value$158,500
Rent
Ownership61.9%
Zillow$215,910
Housing Units285
Rent Burden41.9%

Crime

F
Violent329/100K
Property1,825/100K

Health

Obesity29.2%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking15.1%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death10,204/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain18.8 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation4,413 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.7%
High School+86.2%
Graduate+6.3%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 83% / D 15%
Commute20 min
Broadband88.6%
Internet Speed55 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Stratton was built in 1959.
The nearest airport is Colorado Plains Regional (69 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.462 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
14.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.