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Flagler, CO
Town in Kit Carson County, Colorado.
Population
635
Land area
1.4sq mi
People per sq mi
445
ZIP codes
0
Flagler and its ZIP codes
Flagler at a glance
- Flagler is about 7.9 times as dense as Colorado as a whole.
- The median household income is $48,500, 49% below the Colorado median of $95,470.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $167,700 (69% below Colorado) and median rent is $901 a month.
Local data for Flagler, CO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Flagler, CO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$48,500
Poverty rate
8.4%
Median home value
$167,700
Median rent
$901/mo
Homeownership
54.0%
Bachelor's or higher
23.3%
Median age
42.6
Average commute
13.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (264), Irish Americans (65), Norwegian Americans (17).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Kit Carson County. PPP loans are for Flagler.
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
How people get to work
Flagler, CO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone82.0%
- Carpooled4.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked8.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home5.7%
Average one-way commute: 13.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Flagler, 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
89° / 17°F
16.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Flagler, CO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
29.4%
U.S. 33.3% -3.9 pts
Diabetes
12.4%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
15.2%
U.S. 12.8% +2.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.4%
U.S. 11.1% -0.7 pts
Cities near Flagler
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SeibertTown | 11 mi | 0.3 |
| ArribaTown | 11 mi | 0.5 |
| VonaTown | 17 mi | 0.2 |
| GenoaTown | 23 mi | 0.3 |
| HugoTown | 24 mi | 0.9 |
| StrattonTown | 25 mi | 0.5 |
| CopeCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 1.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Flagler, CO in?
- Flagler is in Kit Carson County, Colorado.
- What is the population of Flagler, CO?
- About 635 people live in Flagler, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Flagler?
- Nearby places include Seibert (11 mi), Arriba (11 mi), Vona (17 mi), Genoa (23 mi), Hugo (24 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023