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