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Cost of living in Kiowa County, CO

Estimated monthly cost
$2,800/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 1,356 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $840 30%
Healthcare $480 17%
Federal tax $446 16%
Groceries $359 13%
Transport $320 11%
Energy $158 6%
State tax $137 5%
Water $60 2%

Rent in Kiowa County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$834
per month
1 bedroom
$840
per month
2 bedroom
$1,102
per month
3 bedroom
$1,408
per month
4 bedroom
$1,763
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Kiowa County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$56,389
per year
Individual earnings
$37,313
per year
Per capita
$31,339
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Kiowa County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$148,600
Annual property tax
$862

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Kiowa County

Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.

Electricity
$106
per month · 15.2¢/kWh
Natural gas
$52
per month
Annual total
$1,896
per year

Source: EIA

Healthcare in Kiowa County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
7.0%

Source: ACS + national avg. Marketplace benchmark premiums are second-lowest Silver plan estimates and do not reflect employer plans, subsidies, or out-of-pocket costs. This is not healthcare advice.

Taxes in Kiowa County

State and local tax rates for Colorado.

State income tax
4.4%
Flat rate
State sales tax
2.9%
Combined sales tax
7.8%
incl. average local

Tax rates change. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice on your specific situation. This is not tax advice.

Transportation in Kiowa County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
15.9 min
Drive alone
78.3%
Public transit
0.3%
Work from home
2.4%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Kiowa County

What it costs to live in Kiowa County each month.

Single person
$2,800
per month
  • Rent $840
  • Energy $158
  • Water $60
  • Groceries $359
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $446
  • State tax $137
Couple
$4,041
per month
  • Rent $1,102
  • Energy $190
  • Water $70
  • Groceries $595
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $593
  • State tax $207
Family
$6,503
per month
  • Rent $1,408
  • Energy $237
  • Water $85
  • Groceries $903
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $593
  • State tax $207

Frequently asked questions about Kiowa County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Kiowa County?

In Kiowa County, CO, a one-bedroom apartment averages $840 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,102 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,408 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Kiowa County?

In Kiowa County, CO, the average household income is $56,389 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $37,313 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Kiowa County?

The estimated cost of living in Kiowa County, CO is approximately $2,800 per month for a single person, $4,041 for a couple, $6,503 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Kiowa County?

The combined sales tax rate in Kiowa County, CO is 7.77%, which includes the Colorado state rate of 2.90% plus an average local rate of 4.87%.

Is Kiowa County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Kiowa County, CO would need approximately $2,800 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $56,389 per year ($4,699 per month). Kiowa County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Kiowa County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Kiowa County, CO is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 7.0% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Kiowa County?

The average home value in Kiowa County, CO is $148,600, with average annual property taxes of $862, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Kiowa County compare to other areas?

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About this data

All figures on this page come from official U.S. government sources, listed below.

  • HUD FMR FY2025
  • ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
  • EIA
  • ACS + national avg
  • ACS
  • USDA + BEA RPP
Methodology All data sources