Alamosa County

CO · Pop. 6,730 · Rural County

7Homestead Score

Alamosa County is a rural county in CO with a population of approximately 6,730.

$/Acre: $1,368
Property Tax: 0.51%
Growing Season: 151 days
Broadband: 78%
Safety: 4/10
Density: 16.5/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting, Affordable land, No building codes, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.51%
Local Sales Tax1.59%
Combined Sales Tax4.49%
Cost of Living Index113.6
Median Household Income$68,389
Poverty Rate14.8%
Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,368
Median Home Price$185K
Acres for Sale4858
Building CodeNone
Permit Required
Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning
Tiny Home Friendly
Mobile Home Friendly
Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7
Growing Season151 days
Annual Rainfall19.8 inches
Avg Summer High79°F
Avg Winter Low31°F
Soil TypeClay
Soil Quality7/10
Elevation3,898 ft
Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought5/10
Wildfire8/10
Tornado2/10
Flood1/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring
Well Depth (avg)380 ft
Water AvailabilityAbundant
Solar (Avg PSH)5.4
Wind Potential7/10
Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated
HOA PrevalenceRare
Livestock Allowed
Chicken OrdinanceAllowed
Burn Permit Required
Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K803
Property Crime /100K702
Overall Safety4/10
Sheriff Response45 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital25.4 miles
Emergency Room
Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage78%
Cell CoverageFair
Starlink Available
Nearest Town18 miles
Nearest City61 miles
School District5/10
Farmers Markets0
Public Land Nearby43%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.5%
Ag EconomyStrong