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