Special Interest
Housing in Prowers County
Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.
Rent in Prowers County averages $808/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 28% of household income on rent, below the national average of 32%.
HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for Prowers County FMR Area are $746 for a studio, $888 for 1‑bedroom, $973 for 2‑bedroom, $1,249 for 3‑bedroom, and $1,542 for 4‑bedroom.
HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $165 increase for a 2-bedroom in Prowers County shows a 20% rise over that period.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for Prowers County was 3.7% in 2024, compared to Colorado at 4.3% and the national rate of 4.0%.
