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Eads, CO


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Eads, Colorado

Eads, Colorado, in Kiowa county, is 100 miles E of Pueblo, Colorado (center to center) and 112 miles E of Colorado Springs, Colorado. There are an estimated 747 people in the town.

The People and Families of Eads

In Eads, about 56% of adults are married. In Eads, lots of people live on their own.

Males represent a higher percentage of the population in the town than in most places. Eads has its share of retirees. People over 65 are not uncommon.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Eads had a median family income of $35,625.

Eads Housing

Approximately 74% of housing in Eads is owner-occupied. The town is known in Colorado for having lower rents than most places. Tax haters might appreciate the relatively low real estate taxes in Eads.

Commuting

In Eads, 90% of commuters drive to work. The town is not so congested and car-oriented that lots of people can't get around on foot or by bike. The commute to work is less of a chore in Eads than other towns.

High Points

Eads strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Colorado):

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)		Top 6%Eads Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)		Top 7%Eads Short Commute Times
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)		Top 12%Eads Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)		Top 17%Eads Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Eads, CO

Comparing Eads to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Colorado (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Senior Citizens910
Male Share of the Population96
Age of the Population89
Well-Paid Single Men65
Racial Diversity62
Children Under 5 Years Old33
Female Share of the Population25

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married45
Average Household Size23

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults74
People Above Poverty55
People in Middle Class or Better43
Median Family Income33

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work108
Short Commute Times109
Public Transportation Use53
Working at Home31

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Living Alone1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing98
Affordability of Property Taxes89
Affordability of Rents89
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals63
Housing Recently Built32
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