Kiowa County, Colorado is a rural county located in the southeastern corner of the state. It has a population of 1,926 and a total area of 1,731 square miles. The population is predominantly white (95.3%), with the remaining 4.7% representing other ethnicities. The median age of the population is 43.4 years, and the median household income is $50,941.
The economy of Kiowa County is largely based on agriculture, with the primary crops being wheat, corn, and hay. Livestock production is also important, with cattle and sheep being the main livestock raised. Additionally, there is some oil and gas production in the county. The unemployment rate in Kiowa County is 4.5%, which is slightly lower than the national average of 5.2%.
Kiowa County has a high school graduation rate of 84.2%, which is slightly higher than the national average of 82%. The county also has a college attainment rate of 18.3%, which is slightly lower than the national average of 19.3%.
The real estate market in Kiowa County is relatively affordable, with the median home value being $131,000. This is significantly lower than the national median home value of $229,000. The median rent in Kiowa County is $741, which is slightly lower than the national median rent of $974. Additionally, the median property taxes in Kiowa County are $1,051, which is slightly higher than the national median of $1,028.
Overall, Kiowa County is a rural county with a population that is predominantly white and a median age of 43.4 years. The economy is largely based on agriculture, and the unemployment rate is slightly lower than the national average. Additionally, the real estate market is relatively affordable, with the median home value being significantly lower than the national average. The county also has a high school graduation rate that is slightly higher than the national average and a college attainment rate that is slightly lower than the national average.