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Bent County
City in Colorado, United States
Overview
Bent County, located on Colorado's southeastern plains, is renowned for its Old West history, relaxed rural setting, and welcoming small towns. Visitors enjoy a slower pace of life, abundant nature, and storied landmarks, making it a unique stop on a Colorado road trip.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Colorado
Population
5,650
Time Zone
America/Denver
Coordinates
37.96°, -103.07°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
60
Female Safety
60
LGBTQ+ Safety
50
Traffic Safety
65
Food Safety
90
Monthly Cost
$1,860
Local Cost
$1,100
Local Income
$2,350
Cashless
60
English
100
Temperature
13.6°C
Summer Avg
26.0°C
Winter Avg
1.6°C
Record High
43.4°C
Record Low
-18.4°C
Humidity
49%
Precipitation
361 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
LAA
Distance
36 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 58/100.
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