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Settled in 1906, this town now has 644 residents.
19% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree or more in Stratton, against 44% in Colorado’s towns and 29% across U.S. towns. Among 121 Colorado towns, just 4 have a lower midpoint home value than Stratton. Stratton has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
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Census counts: 421 in 1920, 656 in 2020. The archive holds 4 old photos and papers going back to 1940 and 2 maps from 1969 on.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Stratton, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
Ordered by what stands out in Stratton.
Over the 12 months to September 2026, the typical home gained 4.3% in value. Stratton’s median rent stands at $2,068 a month. Also worth knowing: in Stratton, nearly two thirds of households own their home.
| Stratton | Colorado towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $2,068 a month | $1,808 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 66% | 71% | 73% |
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Of its 3 schools, two are listed below, each with the reason. Public schools: the Kit Carson County School District No. R-4. 3 public schools serve Stratton, with 219 students in all.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stratton Elementary SchoolLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 | 101 | A |
| Stratton Senior High SchoolLargest public high schoolGrades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 | 64 | A− |
NCES · EDFacts
Stratton’s median household income comes in at $62,000. For most workers, Stratton is a place to come home to: only 10% work in town. Between 2013 and 2023, jobs in Stratton dropped by 52, to 172. Among residents in the town, 3.9% live below the poverty line.
| Stratton | Colorado towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $62,000 | $95,000 | $80,000 |
| Below the poverty line | 3.9% | 8.4% | 9.6% |
| Average trip to work | 22 minutes | 25 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Working residents who work in town | 10% | 7.7% | 8% |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Storm and flood damage is expected to run lower than in 77% of U.S. communities. Of the losses FEMA expects in Stratton, 38% come from cold waves and 22% from inland flooding.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
In July, afternoons reach 90°; in January, nights fall to 18°, and about 34 inches of snow falls in a winter.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
For adults in Stratton, the share who report frequent physical distress is 15%. This Colorado town beats the Colorado average on 1 of 26 CDC measures and trails it on 12. 71% of adults in the town had a checkup this year; 15% smoke cigarettes.
| Stratton | Colorado towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 12% | 14% |
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 71% | 71% | 79% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 11% | 14% |
| No health insurance, 18–64 (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 10% | 8.1% |
| What stands out | Stratton | CO |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 73.2% | 69.5% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 18.4% | 9.2% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Our Lady of the Plains Prayer Park | — | 2 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
None within 15 miles of Stratton; the nearest are
About 2 of every 100 Stratton residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Colorado.
Where Stratton’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
Town in Kit Carson County, Colorado, United States
Stratton is a statutory town in Kit Carson County, Colorado, United States. The population was 656 at the 2020 census. Stratton was named in honor of the gold miner and philanthropist Winfield Scott Stratton.
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Stratton has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.