Denver County

CO · Pop. 153,821 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Denver County is a mixed county in CO with a population of approximately 153,821.

$/Acre: $6,466

Property Tax: 0.51%

Growing Season: 144 days

Broadband: 44%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 138.6/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting

Cons

Strict building codes, Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.51%

Local Sales Tax1.53%

Combined Sales Tax4.43%

Cost of Living Index110.4

Median Household Income$38,241

Poverty Rate24.2%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$6,466

Median Home Price$538K

Acres for Sale2239

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season144 days

Annual Rainfall25.2 inches

Avg Summer High83°F

Avg Winter Low22°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation2,237 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought5/10

Wildfire6/10

Tornado5/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)196 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)5.4

Wind Potential4/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K527

Property Crime /100K551

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response21 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital33.1 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage44%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town7 miles

Nearest City63 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby2%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.8%

Ag EconomyWeak