The United States Department of Agriculture has rated the natural amenities of this region. On a scale of one to seven, Bent county is rated a 5. The average temperature during the month of June is 78.1℉ and the average temperature in January is 30.0℉. The typical humidity of this area is approximately 35% and the area covered by water is 1.77%. The overall influence score for Bent is 9.
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Bent County is located in southeastern Colorado and has a population of 6,499 people as of 2019. The racial makeup of the county is 81.2% White, 0.8% African American, 2.0% Native American, 0.7% Asian, 11.5% from other races, and 3.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 34.7% of the population.
The median income for a household in the county was $39,588, and the median income for a family was $47,641. The per capita income for the county was $19,507. About 16.6% of families and 22.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 32.7% of those under age 18 and 12.1% of those age 65 or over.
The living conditions in Bent County vary greatly depending on the area. Most of the county is rural and agricultural, with small towns scattered throughout providing basic services to residents. There are some larger cities in the area that offer more amenities such as shopping and entertainment. The cost of living is generally lower than average for Colorado and most people have access to basic services such as healthcare and education.
USDA Rural Development staff are dedicated to assisting rural Colorado communities through housing, business, and community programs. Their mission is to increase economic opportunity and improve the quality of life for all rural Americans.Featured Property from USDA Loan Eligible Regions of Colorado
Colorado Rural Development has a state office located in Denver and six field offices located in Alamosa, Cortez, Craig, Delta, Las Animas and Wray.
USDA Rural Development
Denver Federal Center
PO Box 25426
Building 56, Room E-2300
Denver, CO 80225
Phone: (720) 544-2903
Toll Free: (800) 424-6214