Archuleta County

CO · Pop. 154,246 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Archuleta County is a suburban county in CO with a population of approximately 154,246.

$/Acre: $4,329

Property Tax: 0.51%

Growing Season: 156 days

Broadband: 69%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 89.2/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting

Cons

Strict building codes

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.51%

Local Sales Tax0.74%

Combined Sales Tax3.64%

Cost of Living Index112.7

Median Household Income$83,599

Poverty Rate20.8%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$4,329

Median Home Price$325K

Acres for Sale3104

Building CodeFull IBC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season156 days

Annual Rainfall21.6 inches

Avg Summer High81°F

Avg Winter Low20°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality5/10

Elevation3,681 ft

Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought5/10

Wildfire7/10

Tornado4/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)252 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)5.1

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K338

Property Crime /100K431

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response42 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital15.5 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage69%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town18 miles

Nearest City37 miles

School District5/10

Farmers Markets3

Public Land Nearby48%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7%

Ag EconomyModerate