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Bethune, CO
Town in Kit Carson County, Colorado.
Population
218
Land area
0.2sq mi
People per sq mi
1,346
ZIP codes
0
Bethune and its ZIP codes
Bethune at a glance
- Bethune is about 24 times as dense as Colorado as a whole.
Local data for Bethune, CO
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Kit Carson County. PPP loans are for Bethune.
Unemployment rate
2.8%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,457
3,051 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,550
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$59.1M
FY 2026, $8,339 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Bethune, CO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
1,568
Countywide, mostly hail
July high / Jan low
90° / 17°F
17.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Bethune, CO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
30.9%
U.S. 33.3% -2.4 pts
Diabetes
12.4%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
14.4%
U.S. 12.8% +1.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
14.6%
U.S. 11.1% +3.5 pts
Cities near Bethune
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BurlingtonCity | 8 mi | 2.1 |
| StrattonTown | 9.7 mi | 0.5 |
| VonaTown | 17 mi | 0.2 |
| Kanorado, KSCity | 21 mi | 0.3 |
| KirkCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 0.2 |
| SeibertTown | 24 mi | 0.3 |
| JoesCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 0.7 |
| IdaliaCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 0.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Bethune, CO in?
- Bethune is in Kit Carson County, Colorado.
- What is the population of Bethune, CO?
- About 218 people live in Bethune, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Bethune?
- Nearby places include Burlington (8 mi), Stratton (9.7 mi), Vona (17 mi), Kanorado, KS (21 mi), Kirk (23 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023