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Eads, CO
Town in Kiowa County, Colorado.
Population
677
Land area
0.5sq mi
People per sq mi
1,369
ZIP codes
0
Eads and its ZIP codes
Eads at a glance
- Eads is about 24 times as dense as Colorado as a whole.
- The median household income is $59,479, 38% below the Colorado median of $95,470.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $135,200 (75% below Colorado) and median rent is $800 a month.
Local data for Eads, CO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Eads, CO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$59,479
Poverty rate
5.4%
Median home value
$135,200
Median rent
$800/mo
Homeownership
78.9%
Bachelor's or higher
24.7%
Median age
44.4
Average commute
13.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (158), Irish Americans (101), Mexican Americans (39).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Kiowa County. PPP loans are for Eads.
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Aug 2026, +0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$45,306
490 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$74,364
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$20.9M
FY 2026, $14,442 per person
How people get to work
Eads, CO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.6%
- Carpooled10.9%
- Public transit0.3%
- Walked4.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.3%
- Worked from home6.0%
Average one-way commute: 13.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Eads, CO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
540
Countywide, mostly hail
July high / Jan low
91° / 16°F
15.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Eads, CO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
27.6%
U.S. 33.3% -5.7 pts
Diabetes
11.4%
U.S. 12.1% -0.7 pts
Smoking
14.7%
U.S. 12.8% +1.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.6%
U.S. 11.1% -1.5 pts
Cities near Eads
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BrandonCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 0.1 |
| Kit CarsonTown | 19 mi | 0.6 |
| HaswellTown | 21 mi | 0.8 |
| WileyTown | 23 mi | 0.3 |
| McClaveCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 1.9 |
| Sheridan LakeTown | 26 mi | 0.3 |
| HastyCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 2.8 |
| LamarCity | 30 mi | 5.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Eads, CO in?
- Eads is in Kiowa County, Colorado.
- What is the population of Eads, CO?
- About 677 people live in Eads, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Eads?
- Nearby places include Brandon (18 mi), Kit Carson (19 mi), Haswell (21 mi), Wiley (23 mi), McClave (25 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023