Conejos County

CO · Pop. 29,323 · Rural County

7Homestead Score

Conejos County is a rural county in CO with a population of approximately 29,323.

$/Acre: $1,820

Property Tax: 0.51%

Growing Season: 121 days

Broadband: 60%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 20/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting, Affordable land, No building codes

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.51%

Local Sales Tax0.68%

Combined Sales Tax3.58%

Cost of Living Index104.8

Median Household Income$90,873

Poverty Rate9.6%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,820

Median Home Price$217K

Acres for Sale930

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season121 days

Annual Rainfall29 inches

Avg Summer High76°F

Avg Winter Low29°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality9/10

Elevation3,612 ft

Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire5/10

Tornado3/10

Flood1/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)245 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)5.5

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K655

Property Crime /100K681

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response47 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital39.6 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage60%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town28 miles

Nearest City59 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby10%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.4%

Ag EconomyStrong