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Eads, Colorado

town · Kiowa County

At a glance

677
Population
$135,200
Median home value (all homes)
55% below U.S. median
$160,973
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$800/mo
Median rent
41% below U.S. median
$59,479
Median household income
24% below U.S. median
13.6 min
Average commute
78.3%
Homes with broadband
100%
Locations with fiber available
0%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 84 — 16% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing38% below
Goods & services5% below
Utilities5% below
Taxes22% below
Insurance16% above
Commute cost52% 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 college98 mi
Nearest community college30 mi
Nearest technical college37 mi
High school graduates95.4%
College graduates24.7%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

region SEBREA -- Southeast Colorado Business Retention, Expansion and Attraction
SECED is the trusted regional economic development organization within a six-county region in Southeast Colorado. It manages multiple loan and grant programs; serves as the regional transportation & transit planning commission; operates a regional transit service; collaborates with the workforce center; administers the Southeast Enterprise Zone; provides incentives and technical assistance to their member municipalities and counties; facilitates retention and expansion of existing businesses; advances redevelopment/attraction of new businesses; coordinates and manages single-family and rental housing development efforts on a regional level; is a community developer for single-family and multi-family housing; and promotes the region's tourism industry.
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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