Living in Kiowa, Colorado

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Kiowa · Census data 2020–2024

Kiowa has 673 residents with a median age of 30.9. The median household income is $92,625 (about the same as the Colorado median), the median home value is $367,000, the median rent is $1,183/month.

Kiowa is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Kiowa at a glance

Population
673
Median age
30.9State: 37.7
Median household income
$92,625State: $95,470
Median home value
$367,000State: $539,400
Median rent
$1,183/moState: $1,761
Homeowners
86.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher
16.5%
Average commute
34 min

Is Kiowa a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 32% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.8%.

Cons: Median household income about the same as the Colorado median; an average commute of 34 minutes; a poverty rate of 15.7%.

The weather is best in June to September.

Cost of living in Kiowa

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Kiowa the median home value is $367,000, 10% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,183 per month, which is 37.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,066 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Kiowa$367,000
Colorado$539,400
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Kiowa$1,183
Colorado$1,761
United States$1,413

Kiowa median household income

The median household income in Kiowa is $92,625 and the income per person is $35,332. 15.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Colorado: 9.4%).

Median household income

Kiowa$92,625
Colorado$95,470
United States$80,734

Housing in Kiowa: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
271
Owner-occupied
86.3%
Renter-occupied
13.7%
Vacant
8.1%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1996
Average household size
2.62

Kiowa demographics

Population
673
Median age
30.9
Under 18
18.6%
65 and older
13.1%
Households
249
Foreign-born
2.2%
Veterans
9.1%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White78.2%
Hispanic or Latino6.7%
Black1%
Asian0.1%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Kiowa ›

Education in Kiowa

16.5% of adults 25 and older in Kiowa have a bachelor's degree or higher (Colorado: 45.7%), and 2% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Kiowa16.5%
Colorado45.7%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Kiowa

Unemployment rate
2.8%State: 4.6%
Average commute
34 minState: 25 min
Work from home
13.6%
Drive alone
73.4%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0.5%
Homes with broadband
86.3%

Kiowa vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Kiowa673$92,625$367,000$1,183
Elizabeth2,244$112,986$475,900$1,808
Elbert164$69,167$327,100$1,234
Ponderosa Park3,453$132,154$704,000—
Franktown472$250,001$1,398,300—
The Pinery11,871$194,446$791,100$2,910
Parker61,783$133,369$646,300$2,096
Castle Rock79,123$145,197$652,900$2,000
Stonegate8,906$159,086$641,600$2,170

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Living in Kiowa: FAQ

What is the median household income in Kiowa, CO?

The median household income in Kiowa is $92,625, about the same as the Colorado median of $95,470 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

What is the average home price in Kiowa?

The median home value in Kiowa is $367,000, compared with $539,400 in Colorado.

How much is rent in Kiowa?

The median gross rent in Kiowa is $1,183 per month, about 37.1% of household income.

Is Kiowa, CO a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 32% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.8%. Minuses: median household income about the same as the Colorado median; an average commute of 34 minutes; a poverty rate of 15.7%.

What is the median age in Kiowa?

The median age in Kiowa is 30.9 years (Colorado: 37.7).

How long is the commute in Kiowa?

The average commute to work in Kiowa is 34 minutes; 13.6% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Kiowa?

The unemployment rate in Kiowa is 2.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Kiowa?

16.5% of adults in Kiowa have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.

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