El Paso County

CO · Pop. 59,771 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

El Paso County is a suburban county in CO with a population of approximately 59,771.

$/Acre: $3,929

Property Tax: 0.51%

Growing Season: 139 days

Broadband: 66%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 61.5/sq mi

Pros

No building codes

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.51%

Local Sales Tax0.59%

Combined Sales Tax3.49%

Cost of Living Index112.4

Median Household Income$54,710

Poverty Rate9.2%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$3,929

Median Home Price$407K

Acres for Sale1525

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season139 days

Annual Rainfall38.3 inches

Avg Summer High81°F

Avg Winter Low19°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation2,691 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought6/10

Wildfire6/10

Tornado3/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)335 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)5.5

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K519

Property Crime /100K591

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response18 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital13.2 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage66%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town17 miles

Nearest City20 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby47%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.4%

Ag EconomyModerate