The Town FilesKiowa, Colorado
Town in Elbert County · population 725 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $367,000
- Household income
- $92,625
- Jan low / Jul high
- 18° / 85°
- Snow a year
- 78 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 22
- Median age
- 30.9
Kiowa is a town of 725 people in Elbert County, Colorado. The median home is worth $367,000, below the typical Colorado town ($471,100). It ranks better for families than 87% of Colorado towns, quieter than 87% of Colorado towns, easier by car than 74% of Colorado towns.
How Kiowa ranks
Percentile among Colorado towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Colorado towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Kiowa is worth $367,000, below the typical Colorado town ($471,100). Homes cost about 4.0 times the median household income of $92,625, which is more affordable than 82% of Colorado towns. Median rent is $1,183 a month. 86.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Kiowa | Typical Colorado town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $367,000 | $471,100 |
| Median rent | $1,183 | $1,582 |
| Median household income | $92,625 | $86,246 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.0× | 5.1× |
| Homeownership | 86.3% | 72.7% |
| Median year built | 1996 | 1982 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Kiowa
| People | Kiowa | Typical Colorado town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 30.9 | 40.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 13.1% | 16.9% |
| Under 18 | 18.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 16.5% | 37.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 15.7% | 8.8% |
| Veterans | 9.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.2% | — |
| Work from home | 13.6% | 15.3% |
| Average commute | 33.7 min | 24.2 min |
| Homes with broadband | 86.3% | 92.9% |
Weather in Kiowa
July highs average 84.9°F and January lows 18.4°F. About 19.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 78.2 inches of snow (typical Colorado town: 47.4 in). Expect about 19 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 170 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
22 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Kiowa since 1950, compared with 11 for the typical Colorado town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on June 4, 1983 about 1.3 miles from the town center. The most recent was on June 8, 2019.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 146 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on June 10, 2010.
Severe weather in Elbert County since 1996
Elbert County has been included in 13 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, drought.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| August 25, 2023 | Flood | DR-4731: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes |
| March 28, 2020 | Biological | DR-4498: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3436: Covid-19 |
| July 16, 2015 | Flood | DR-4229: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| January 7, 2007 | Snowstorm | EM-3270: Snow |
Jobs and pay in Elbert County
Elbert County had 4,889 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $60,082 a year. Unemployment was 2.6% in 2023; in Kiowa itself the ACS puts it at 2.8%.
Public schools in Kiowa
3 public schools with 342 students, about 19.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kiowa Elementary School | PK-5 | 195 | 24.4 |
| Kiowa High School | 9-12 | 78 | 15.6 |
| Kiowa Middle School | 6-8 | 69 | 13.8 |
Towns near Kiowa
- Elizabeth, CO8.1 mi · 1,675 people · home $475,900
- Ponderosa Park, CO10.2 mi · 3,334 people · home $704,000
- The Pinery, CO17.2 mi · 11,311 people · home $791,100
- Parker, CO20.3 mi · 58,512 people · home $646,300
- Castle Rock, CO21.2 mi · 73,158 people · home $652,900
- Stonegate, CO22.5 mi · 9,072 people · home $641,600
- Black Forest, CO22.7 mi · 15,097 people · home $856,200
- Stepping Stone, CO22.7 mi · 2,780 people · home $785,700
Kiowa questions
Is Kiowa, Colorado a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Kiowa scores better for retirees than 55% of Colorado towns and quieter than 87%. 13.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 30.9).
How much does a house cost in Kiowa?
The median owner-occupied home in Kiowa is valued at $367,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $92,625, so homes cost about 4.0 times income. Median rent is $1,183 a month.
What is the weather like in Kiowa?
July highs average 84.9°F and January lows 18.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 19.3 inches of precipitation a year and 78.2 inches of snow.
Does Kiowa get tornadoes?
22 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Kiowa since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on June 4, 1983. The typical Colorado town has had 11.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)