Douglas County

CO · Pop. 106,310 · Mixed County

7Homestead Score

Douglas County is a mixed county in CO with a population of approximately 106,310.

$/Acre: $7,596

Property Tax: 0.51%

Growing Season: 178 days

Broadband: 59%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 117.6/sq mi

Pros

No building codes

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.51%

Local Sales Tax0.79%

Combined Sales Tax3.69%

Cost of Living Index106

Median Household Income$66,532

Poverty Rate10.3%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$7,596

Median Home Price$436K

Acres for Sale633

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season178 days

Annual Rainfall34.3 inches

Avg Summer High83°F

Avg Winter Low19°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation3,262 ft

Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought5/10

Wildfire8/10

Tornado2/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)269 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)5.4

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K327

Property Crime /100K367

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response25 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital35.1 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage59%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town5 miles

Nearest City56 miles

School District9/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby3%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.6%

Ag EconomyWeak