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Cheyenne Wells, Colorado

town · Cheyenne County

At a glance

979
Population
$173,100
Median home value (all homes)
43% below U.S. median
$200,859
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$943/mo
Median rent
30% below U.S. median
$72,759
Median household income
7% below U.S. median
13.2 min
Average commute
95.1%
Homes with broadband
13.39%
Locations with fiber available
0.2%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 88 — 12% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing25% below
Goods & services5% below
Utilities5% below
Taxes22% below
Insurance16% above
Commute cost54% below
For business: Colorado is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college101 mi
Nearest community college50 mi
Nearest technical college70 mi
High school graduates89.4%
College graduates25.6%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

state Colorado Economic Development
The Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade promotes economic growth and long-term job creation by supporting small businesses and encouraging business expansion across Colorado, and champions industries like the creative industries, outdoor recreation, and tourism.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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