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