Clear Creek County

CO · Pop. 118,587 · Mixed County

7Homestead Score

Clear Creek County is a mixed county in CO with a population of approximately 118,587.

$/Acre: $8,772

Property Tax: 0.51%

Growing Season: 174 days

Broadband: 58%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 136.9/sq mi

Pros

No building codes

Cons

Expensive land, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.51%

Local Sales Tax0.01%

Combined Sales Tax2.91%

Cost of Living Index110.4

Median Household Income$88,379

Poverty Rate17.2%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$8,772

Median Home Price$585K

Acres for Sale2592

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season174 days

Annual Rainfall25.6 inches

Avg Summer High81°F

Avg Winter Low27°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation1,921 ft

Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought5/10

Wildfire7/10

Tornado4/10

Flood1/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)341 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.9

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K441

Property Crime /100K277

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response48 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital55.9 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage58%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town15 miles

Nearest City47 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets3

Public Land Nearby6%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.7%

Ag EconomyWeak