Colusa County

CA · Pop. 187,535 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Colusa County is a mixed county in CA with a population of approximately 187,535.

$/Acre: $15,446

Property Tax: 0.73%

Growing Season: 239 days

Broadband: 55%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 149.1/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Expensive land, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.73%

Local Sales Tax1.3%

Combined Sales Tax8.55%

Cost of Living Index124.9

Median Household Income$82,201

Poverty Rate22.8%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$15,446

Median Home Price$807K

Acres for Sale2396

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season239 days

Annual Rainfall51.6 inches

Avg Summer High91°F

Avg Winter Low43°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation2,402 ft

Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought5/10

Wildfire8/10

Tornado1/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)217 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)5.4

Wind Potential8/10

Electric Rate$0.18/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K591

Property Crime /100K565

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response31 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital22.3 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage55%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town7 miles

Nearest City50 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets3

Public Land Nearby48%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.8%

Ag EconomyWeak