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Stratton, CO
Town in Kit Carson County, Colorado.
Population
716
Land area
0.5sq mi
People per sq mi
1,393
ZIP codes
0
Stratton and its ZIP codes
Stratton at a glance
- Stratton is about 25 times as dense as Colorado as a whole.
- The median household income is $61,583, 35% below the Colorado median of $95,470.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $166,300 (69% below Colorado) and median rent is $2,068 a month.
Local data for Stratton, CO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Stratton, CO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$61,583
Poverty rate
3.9%
Median home value
$166,300
Median rent
$2,068/mo
Homeownership
66.1%
Bachelor's or higher
18.6%
Median age
36.3
Average commute
22.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (199), Mexican Americans (166), Irish Americans (37).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Kit Carson County. PPP loans are for Stratton.
Unemployment rate
2.9%
Sep 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
Stratton, CO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone86.3%
- Carpooled7.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.9%
- Worked from home3.2%
Average one-way commute: 22.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Stratton, 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° / 18°F
18.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Stratton, CO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
29.7%
U.S. 33.3% -3.6 pts
Diabetes
11.0%
U.S. 12.1% -1.1 pts
Smoking
15.3%
U.S. 12.8% +2.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.6%
U.S. 11.1% +1.5 pts
Cities near Stratton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| VonaTown | 7.4 mi | 0.2 |
| BethuneTown | 9.7 mi | 0.2 |
| SeibertTown | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| BurlingtonCity | 18 mi | 2.1 |
| KirkCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 0.2 |
| FlaglerTown | 25 mi | 1.4 |
| JoesCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 0.7 |
| CopeCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 1.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Stratton, CO in?
- Stratton is in Kit Carson County, Colorado.
- What is the population of Stratton, CO?
- About 716 people live in Stratton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Stratton?
- Nearby places include Vona (7.4 mi), Bethune (9.7 mi), Seibert (14 mi), Burlington (18 mi), Kirk (22 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023