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