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