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