Special Interest
Housing in Kiowa County
Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.
Rent in Kiowa County averages $800/month for a 2‑bedroom in 2024, compared to the Colorado median of $1,761 and the national median of $1,413. Local renters spend approximately 18% of household income on rent, below the national average of 32%.
HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for Kiowa County FMR Area are $889 for a studio, $895 for 1‑bedroom, $1,174 for 2‑bedroom, $1,498 for 3‑bedroom, and $1,841 for 4‑bedroom.
HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $374 increase for a 2-bedroom in Kiowa County shows a 47% rise over that period.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for Kiowa County was 3.4% in 2024, compared to Colorado at 4.3% and the national rate of 4.0%.
