Chaffee County

CO · Pop. 40,098 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Chaffee County is a suburban county in CO with a population of approximately 40,098.

$/Acre: $1,333
Property Tax: 0.51%
Growing Season: 163 days
Broadband: 88%
Safety: 5/10
Density: 27.9/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Good internet

Cons

Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.51%
Local Sales Tax1.82%
Combined Sales Tax4.72%
Cost of Living Index106.6
Median Household Income$90,768
Poverty Rate17.3%
Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,333
Median Home Price$285K
Acres for Sale4658
Building CodeFull IRC
Permit Required
Zoning TypeLimited Zoning
Tiny Home Friendly
Mobile Home Friendly
Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9
Growing Season163 days
Annual Rainfall30.1 inches
Avg Summer High79°F
Avg Winter Low28°F
Soil TypeSilt
Soil Quality8/10
Elevation2,885 ft
Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought6/10
Wildfire5/10
Tornado2/10
Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring
Well Depth (avg)167 ft
Water AvailabilityAbundant
Solar (Avg PSH)5
Wind Potential6/10
Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

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

Safety

Violent Crime /100K513
Property Crime /100K332
Overall Safety5/10
Sheriff Response33 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital17.6 miles
Emergency Room
Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage88%
Cell CoverageGood
Starlink Available
Nearest Town16 miles
Nearest City27 miles
School District8/10
Farmers Markets1
Public Land Nearby19%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.6%
Ag EconomyModerate