Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)
CAI 81 —
19% below the national average.
how it's computed
Housing54% below
Goods & services5% below
Utilities0% above
Taxes22% below
Insurance16% above
Commute cost16% below
No natural gas service in this area — most homes heat with electricity or propane.
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 college86 mi
Nearest community college33 mi
Nearest technical college58 mi
High school graduates100%
College graduates31.3%
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