Cheyenne County

CO · Pop. 38,724 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Cheyenne County is a suburban county in CO with a population of approximately 38,724.

$/Acre: $2,865

Property Tax: 0.51%

Growing Season: 146 days

Broadband: 79%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 44.3/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, No building codes, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.51%

Local Sales Tax1.8%

Combined Sales Tax4.7%

Cost of Living Index108.1

Median Household Income$73,344

Poverty Rate11.2%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,865

Median Home Price$357K

Acres for Sale4095

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season146 days

Annual Rainfall26.2 inches

Avg Summer High85°F

Avg Winter Low18°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation2,780 ft

Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought5/10

Wildfire6/10

Tornado5/10

Flood1/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)351 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.9

Wind Potential4/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K419

Property Crime /100K341

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response42 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital23.1 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage79%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town15 miles

Nearest City25 miles

School District9/10

Farmers Markets0

Public Land Nearby13%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.6%

Ag EconomyModerate