Broomfield County
CO · Pop. 75,110 · Urban County
Broomfield County is an urban county in Colorado, spanning 33 square miles with 75,110 residents at a density of 2276.1 people per square mile, a more developed setting where truly rural parcels are scarcer. A median home price of $632,000 and an effective property tax rate of 0.62% set the cost of entry. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 6a with a 158-day growing season, average summer highs of 88.7°F and average winter lows of 19.1°F. Annual rainfall averages 14.3 inches, generally adequate for the region's crops and pasture. Good Samaritan Medical Center is 2.2 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 99.7% of homes. On the hazard side, tornado risk is very high, wildfire risk is very high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.
Pros
- A low effective property tax rate of 0.62% holds annual carrying costs down.
- Broadband reaches 99.7% of homes, making remote work and online farm sales realistic.
- Good Samaritan Medical Center, with an emergency room, is just 2.2 miles away — strong local healthcare access.
- A low unemployment rate of 3.8% reflects a stable local job base.
- A low poverty rate of 5% signals a relatively stable local economy.
Cons
- Wildfire risk is very high, requiring defensible space, fire-resistant construction, and an evacuation plan.
- Tornado risk is very high, so a storm shelter and wind-resistant structures are practical necessities.
- A 158-day growing season limits crop diversity and calls for season-extension tools.
- Annual rainfall of just 14.3 inches means irrigation and water storage are core requirements.
- A median home price of $632,000 raises the cost of entry relative to more affordable rural markets.
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Homesteading in Broomfield County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Broomfield County?
- Broomfield County is in USDA hardiness zone 6a with a 158-day growing season, average summer highs of 88.7°F, and average winter lows of 19.1°F.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $632,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.62%. There's no published county per-acre figure, so use recent comparable sales to gauge raw-land value.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 99.7% of homes, strong coverage that supports remote work for most parcels.
- How close is healthcare?
- Good Samaritan Medical Center is 2.2 miles away and includes an emergency room; there is 1 hospital in the county.
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Figures are sourced from public datasets: U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-year & Gazetteer, USDA NASS Census of Agriculture, USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map, NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020), FEMA National Risk Index, FCC Broadband Data Collection, BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics, HIFLD Hospitals. Always confirm specifics locally before relying on them.
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