Costilla County

CO · Pop. 123,990 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Costilla County is a suburban county in CO with a population of approximately 123,990.

$/Acre: $4,586

Property Tax: 0.51%

Growing Season: 144 days

Broadband: 67%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 80.6/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.51%

Local Sales Tax0.26%

Combined Sales Tax3.16%

Cost of Living Index102.4

Median Household Income$76,785

Poverty Rate10%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$4,586

Median Home Price$445K

Acres for Sale457

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season144 days

Annual Rainfall24.2 inches

Avg Summer High87°F

Avg Winter Low31°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality9/10

Elevation3,705 ft

Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire6/10

Tornado4/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)182 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)5.2

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K554

Property Crime /100K625

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response22 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital17.2 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage67%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town19 miles

Nearest City23 miles

School District9/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby14%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.2%

Ag EconomyModerate