Bent County

CO · Pop. 5,416 · Rural County

7Homestead Score

Bent County is a rural county in CO with a population of approximately 5,416.

$/Acre: $1,732

Property Tax: 0.51%

Growing Season: 166 days

Broadband: 61%

Safety: 4/10

Density: 3.6/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting, Affordable land, No building codes

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.51%

Local Sales Tax1.88%

Combined Sales Tax4.78%

Cost of Living Index113.2

Median Household Income$52,937

Poverty Rate13.1%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,732

Median Home Price$335K

Acres for Sale3279

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season166 days

Annual Rainfall28.6 inches

Avg Summer High78°F

Avg Winter Low22°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation2,595 ft

Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought5/10

Wildfire6/10

Tornado3/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)280 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)5.1

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K860

Property Crime /100K1067

Overall Safety4/10

Sheriff Response35 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital57.3 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage61%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town29 miles

Nearest City65 miles

School District5/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby17%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.2%

Ag EconomyStrong