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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
Cost Overview
Cost of Living Index
103.1
Above national average
100 = US average
Avg Annual Property Tax
$1,800
49% below US avg ($3,500)
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,083
per month
1 Bedroom
$1,161
per month
2 Bedroom
$1,429
per month
3 Bedroom
$1,861
per month
4 Bedroom
$2,178
per month
Childcare Costs
Infant (Center)
$769/mo
$9,228/year
Toddler (Center)
$567/mo
$6,804/year
Preschool (Center)
$555/mo
$6,660/year
Infant (Family)
$786/mo
$9,432/year
Toddler (Family)
$777/mo
$9,324/year
Preschool (Family)
$777/mo
$9,324/year
Healthcare 40 services
| Doctor Visit (Primary Care) | $257.75 |
| Specialist Visit | $360.85 |
| Urgent Care Visit | $206.20 |
| Emergency Room Visit | $2,268.20 |
| Dental Cleaning | $134.03 |
| Dental Filling | $257.75 |
| Root Canal | $1,031.00 |
| Dental Crown | $1,237.20 |
| Tooth Extraction | $257.75 |
| Wisdom Teeth Removal | $1,546.50 |
| Teeth Whitening | $515.50 |
| Dental Implant | $4,124.00 |
| Eye Exam | $206.20 |
| Glasses (Prescription) | $360.85 |
| Contact Lenses (Annual) | $257.75 annual |
| LASIK (Per Eye) | $2,577.50 per eye |
| X-Ray | $257.75 |
| MRI | $1,546.50 |
| CT Scan | $1,237.20 |
| Ultrasound | $412.40 |
| Blood Test (Basic Panel) | $154.65 |
| Physical Therapy (Session) | $154.65 per session |
| Chiropractor Visit | $77.33 |
| Dermatologist Visit | $257.75 |
| Mental Health Therapy | $180.43 per session |
| Psychiatrist Visit | $309.30 |
| Colonoscopy | $2,577.50 |
| Mammogram | $309.30 |
| Knee Replacement | $36,085.00 |
| Hip Replacement | $32,992.00 |
| Cataract Surgery (Per Eye) | $3,608.50 per eye |
| ACL Surgery | $25,775.00 |
| Appendectomy | $15,465.00 |
| C-Section Delivery | $22,682.00 |
| Normal Childbirth | $13,403.00 |
| Flu Shot | $41.24 |
| COVID Test | $103.10 |
| Prescription (Generic, 30-day) | $15.47 per month |
| Prescription (Brand, 30-day) | $257.75 per month |
| Ambulance Ride | $1,237.20 |
Auto Repair 18 services
| Oil Change (Conventional) | $46.40 |
| Oil Change (Synthetic) | $77.33 |
| Brake Pad Replacement | $309.30 |
| Tire Rotation | $41.24 |
| New Tires (Set of 4) | $618.60 set of 4 |
| Battery Replacement | $206.20 |
| Transmission Repair | $3,093.00 |
| AC Repair | $515.50 |
| Windshield Replacement | $360.85 |
| Wheel Alignment | $103.10 |
| Spark Plug Replacement | $206.20 |
| Alternator Replacement | $515.50 |
| Timing Belt Replacement | $721.70 |
| Car Detailing (Full) | $206.20 |
| Towing (Per Mile) | $5.16 per mile |
| State Inspection | $30.93 |
| Emissions Test | $51.55 |
| Check Engine Diagnostic | $103.10 |
Home Services 25 services
| Plumber (Per Hour) | $103.10 per hour |
| Electrician (Per Hour) | $92.79 per hour |
| HVAC Repair | $412.40 |
| HVAC System Install | $7,217.00 |
| Roof Repair | $1,031.00 |
| Roof Replacement | $9,279.00 |
| Interior Painting (Avg Home) | $2,577.50 |
| Exterior Painting (Avg Home) | $3,608.50 |
| Pest Control (One-Time) | $206.20 |
| Pest Control (Annual Plan) | $515.50 annual |
| Carpet Cleaning (3 Rooms) | $180.43 |
| Lawn Mowing (Per Visit) | $51.55 per visit |
| Lawn Care (Monthly) | $154.65 monthly |
| Tree Removal | $824.80 |
| Gutter Cleaning | $206.20 |
| Pressure Washing (House) | $309.30 |
| Foundation Repair | $5,155.00 |
| Kitchen Remodel (Mid-Range) | $30,930.00 |
| Bathroom Remodel (Mid-Range) | $12,372.00 |
| Flooring Install | $8.25 per sq ft |
| Window Replacement | $670.15 per window |
| Fence Install (Wood) | $30.93 per ft |
| Garage Door Replacement | $1,237.20 |
| Water Heater Replacement | $1,546.50 |
| Septic Tank Pumping | $412.40 |
Legal 12 services
| Divorce (Uncontested) | $1,546.50 |
| Divorce (Contested) | $15,465.00 |
| DUI Defense | $5,155.00 |
| Bankruptcy (Chapter 7) | $1,546.50 |
| Will Preparation | $515.50 |
| Trust Preparation | $2,577.50 |
| Real Estate Closing | $2,062.00 |
| Traffic Ticket Defense | $309.30 |
| LLC Formation | $515.50 |
| Immigration Consultation | $309.30 |
| Criminal Defense (Misdemeanor) | $3,093.00 |
| Personal Injury (Contingency) | $34.02 % of settlement |
Personal Care 12 services
| Men's Haircut | $25.78 |
| Women's Haircut | $56.71 |
| Hair Coloring (Full) | $154.65 |
| Manicure | $25.78 |
| Pedicure | $41.24 |
| Massage (1 Hour) | $82.48 per session |
| Facial Treatment | $103.10 |
| Gym Membership | $51.55 monthly |
| Personal Trainer (Session) | $72.17 per session |
| Dry Cleaning (Suit) | $15.47 |
| Laundromat (Per Load) | $4.12 per load |
| Spa Day Package | $257.75 |
Food & Grocery 20 services
| Gallon of Milk | $4.23 per gallon |
| Dozen Eggs | $3.61 per dozen |
| Loaf of Bread | $3.92 |
| Chicken Breast | $4.64 per lb |
| Ground Beef | $5.67 per lb |
| Rice | $1.03 per lb |
| Bananas | $0.67 per lb |
| Apples | $1.86 per lb |
| Coffee | $7.73 per lb |
| Gasoline | $3.61 per gallon |
| Fast Food Meal | $10.31 |
| Restaurant Meal (Casual) | $18.56 |
| Restaurant Meal (Fine Dining) | $61.86 |
| Pizza Delivery (Large) | $18.56 |
| Coffee (Cafe Latte) | $5.67 |
| Beer (6-Pack Domestic) | $10.31 |
| Wine (750ml, Mid-Range) | $15.47 |
| Cigarettes (Pack) | $8.76 per pack |
| Baby Formula (Can) | $25.78 |
| Dog Food (Monthly) | $51.55 monthly |
Utilities 8 services
| Electricity (Monthly) | $144.34 monthly |
| Natural Gas (Monthly) | $72.17 monthly |
| Water/Sewer (Monthly) | $72.17 monthly |
| Internet (Monthly) | $72.17 monthly |
| Cell Phone Plan (Monthly) | $67.02 monthly |
| Cable TV (Monthly) | $87.64 monthly |
| Trash Collection (Monthly) | $36.09 monthly |
| Home Insurance (Annual) | $2,062.00 annual |
Transportation 8 services
| Monthly Parking (Downtown) | $206.20 monthly |
| Car Insurance (Annual) | $2,062.00 annual |
| Bus Pass (Monthly) | $72.17 monthly |
| Taxi/Uber (5-Mile Ride) | $15.47 |
| Car Registration (Annual) | $103.10 annual |
| Driver's License Renewal | $30.93 |
| Tolls (Monthly Commuter) | $51.55 monthly |
| Vehicle Property Tax (Annual) | $412.40 annual |
Education & Childcare 8 services
| Daycare (Infant, Monthly) | $1,237.20 monthly |
| Daycare (Toddler, Monthly) | $1,031.00 monthly |
| After-School Care (Monthly) | $412.40 monthly |
| Tutoring (Per Hour) | $51.55 per hour |
| SAT/ACT Prep Course | $1,031.00 |
| Private School (K-12, Annual) | $12,887.50 annual |
| Community College (Annual) | $4,124.00 annual |
| State University (Annual) | $10,310.00 annual |
Pets 9 services
| Vet Visit (Routine Checkup) | $61.86 |
| Dog Vaccination (Annual) | $103.10 annual |
| Dog Grooming | $61.86 |
| Pet Boarding (Per Night) | $41.24 per night |
| Dog Spay/Neuter | $309.30 |
| Cat Spay/Neuter | $206.20 |
| Pet Emergency Visit | $824.80 |
| Dental Cleaning (Dog) | $412.40 |
| Microchipping | $51.55 |
Complete Cost Data
Housing Costs
| Cost of Living Index | 103.1 |
| Rent Burden | 41.9% |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $1,800 |
| FMR Studio | $1,083 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,161 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,429 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,861 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $2,178 |
Childcare (Monthly)
| Infant (Center) | $769 |
| Toddler (Center) | $567 |
| Preschool (Center) | $555 |
| Infant (Family) | $786 |
| Toddler (Family) | $777 |
| Preschool (Family) | $777 |
Income Context
| Median Income | $57,656 |
| Per Capita Income | $35,240 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $62,753 |