Denver metro, CO relocation guide
Moving to Kiowa, CO
$694,000Median list
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About Kiowa
Kiowa (population 725 in 2020) is the Elbert County seat, about 45 miles southeast of downtown Denver on CO-86. Founded in the 1860s and named for the Kiowa people, it is a quiet ranching town with the county courthouse, a historic Main Street, and wide-open plains views. A genuine small town where the county fair and high school sports anchor community life.
Home prices in Kiowa
The median list in Kiowa is $694,000.
Top places in Kiowa
- The Elbert County Courthouse.
- Historic Main Street.
- The county fairgrounds.
- Surrounding ranchland and plains views.
- Kiowa Creek.
Commuting from Kiowa
- Approximate drive to downtown Denver: ~50–65 minutes (approximate; via CO-86/I-25; longer with weather).
- No transit.
Schools in Kiowa
Public schools: Kiowa School District C-2. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
Kiowa FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Kiowa, CO?
The median list in Kiowa is $694,000. Median listing price · Sep 2026 - How is the commute from Kiowa, CO?
Approximate drive to downtown Denver: ~50–65 minutes (approximate; via CO-86/I-25; longer with weather). - Which school district serves Kiowa, CO?
Kiowa is served by Kiowa School District C-2. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
Town links
Schools
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Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.