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