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Kit Carson, Colorado

town · Cheyenne County

At a glance

273
Population
$150,000
Median home value (all homes)
51% below U.S. median
$176,431
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$653/mo
Median rent
52% below U.S. median
$59,875
Median household income
24% below U.S. median
18.3 min
Average commute
80.9%
Homes with broadband
88.3%
Locations with fiber available
1.9%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 86 — 14% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing33% below
Goods & services5% below
Utilities2% above
Taxes22% below
Insurance16% above
Commute cost36% 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 college102 mi
Nearest community college49 mi
Nearest technical college53 mi
High school graduates95.2%
College graduates30.1%

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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