Baca County

CO · Pop. 60,758 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Baca County is a suburban county in CO with a population of approximately 60,758.

$/Acre: $3,851
Property Tax: 0.51%
Growing Season: 168 days
Broadband: 88%
Safety: 5/10
Density: 71.3/sq mi

Pros

Good internet

Cons

Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.51%
Local Sales Tax0.78%
Combined Sales Tax3.68%
Cost of Living Index106.4
Median Household Income$63,634
Poverty Rate19.9%
Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$3,851
Median Home Price$361K
Acres for Sale4009
Building CodeFull IBC
Permit Required
Zoning TypeLimited Zoning
Tiny Home Friendly
Mobile Home Friendly
Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9
Growing Season168 days
Annual Rainfall19.4 inches
Avg Summer High83°F
Avg Winter Low21°F
Soil TypeSilt
Soil Quality9/10
Elevation2,585 ft
Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought6/10
Wildfire5/10
Tornado4/10
Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell
Well Depth (avg)211 ft
Water AvailabilityAdequate
Solar (Avg PSH)4.9
Wind Potential7/10
Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated
HOA PrevalenceSome
Livestock Allowed
Chicken OrdinanceRestricted
Burn Permit Required
Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K526
Property Crime /100K680
Overall Safety5/10
Sheriff Response26 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital10.4 miles
Emergency Room
Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage88%
Cell CoverageGood
Starlink Available
Nearest Town9 miles
Nearest City32 miles
School District9/10
Farmers Markets1
Public Land Nearby11%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.9%
Ag EconomyModerate