Kiowa County

CO · Pop. 157,508 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Kiowa County is a mixed county in CO with a population of approximately 157,508.

$/Acre: $12,326

Property Tax: 0.51%

Growing Season: 148 days

Broadband: 31%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 196.6/sq mi

Pros

No building codes

Cons

Expensive land, Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.51%

Local Sales Tax0.49%

Combined Sales Tax3.39%

Cost of Living Index103

Median Household Income$69,978

Poverty Rate8.4%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$12,326

Median Home Price$763K

Acres for Sale1173

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season148 days

Annual Rainfall23.3 inches

Avg Summer High87°F

Avg Winter Low31°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation2,456 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire7/10

Tornado2/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)392 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)5.4

Wind Potential4/10

Electric Rate$0.12/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K427

Property Crime /100K570

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response33 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital44.4 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage31%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town9 miles

Nearest City46 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby16%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.1%

Ag EconomyWeak