Eagle County

CO · Pop. 168,203 · Mixed County

7Homestead Score

Eagle County is a mixed county in CO with a population of approximately 168,203.

$/Acre: $7,103
Property Tax: 0.51%
Growing Season: 154 days
Broadband: 53%
Safety: 5/10
Density: 109.9/sq mi

Pros

No building codes

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.51%
Local Sales Tax0.38%
Combined Sales Tax3.28%
Cost of Living Index113.5
Median Household Income$93,663
Poverty Rate20.2%
Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$7,103
Median Home Price$509K
Acres for Sale3892
Building CodeNone
Permit Required
Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning
Tiny Home Friendly
Mobile Home Friendly
Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5
Growing Season154 days
Annual Rainfall32.9 inches
Avg Summer High75°F
Avg Winter Low26°F
Soil TypeSilt
Soil Quality6/10
Elevation2,231 ft
Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10
Wildfire6/10
Tornado3/10
Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring
Well Depth (avg)149 ft
Water AvailabilityAbundant
Solar (Avg PSH)5.1
Wind Potential6/10
Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated
HOA PrevalenceRare
Livestock Allowed
Chicken OrdinanceRestricted
Burn Permit Required
Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K503
Property Crime /100K477
Overall Safety5/10
Sheriff Response38 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital54.9 miles
Emergency Room
Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage53%
Cell CoveragePoor
Starlink Available
Nearest Town10 miles
Nearest City55 miles
School District6/10
Farmers Markets1
Public Land Nearby18%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.3%
Ag EconomyWeak