Special Interest
Housing in Las Animas County
Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.
Rent in Las Animas County averages $891/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 30% of household income on rent, below the national average of 32%.
HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for Las Animas County FMR Area are $843 for a studio, $931 for 1‑bedroom, $1,222 for 2‑bedroom, $1,507 for 3‑bedroom, and $1,618 for 4‑bedroom.
HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $331 increase for a 2-bedroom in Las Animas County shows a 37% rise over that period.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for Las Animas County was 6.3% in 2024, compared to Colorado at 4.3% and the national rate of 4.0%.
