Custer County

CO · Pop. 92,182 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Custer County is a suburban county in CO with a population of approximately 92,182.

$/Acre: $4,680

Property Tax: 0.51%

Growing Season: 148 days

Broadband: 88%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 99.1/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.51%

Local Sales Tax0.18%

Combined Sales Tax3.08%

Cost of Living Index107.5

Median Household Income$57,901

Poverty Rate17.6%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$4,680

Median Home Price$446K

Acres for Sale2332

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season148 days

Annual Rainfall16.4 inches

Avg Summer High81°F

Avg Winter Low17°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation2,931 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire8/10

Tornado3/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)292 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)5.8

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.18/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K462

Property Crime /100K494

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response21 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital22.5 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage88%

Cell CoverageGood

Starlink Available

Nearest Town10 miles

Nearest City32 miles

School District5/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby4%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.9%

Ag EconomyModerate