Elbert County

CO · Pop. 19,666 · Rural County

6Homestead Score

Elbert County is a rural county in CO with a population of approximately 19,666.

$/Acre: $1,648
Property Tax: 0.51%
Growing Season: 163 days
Broadband: 60%
Safety: 5/10
Density: 12.5/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting, Affordable land

Cons

Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.51%
Local Sales Tax0.48%
Combined Sales Tax3.38%
Cost of Living Index103.1
Median Household Income$37,532
Poverty Rate12.5%
Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,648
Median Home Price$185K
Acres for Sale4684
Building CodeFull IBC
Permit Required
Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning
Tiny Home Friendly
Mobile Home Friendly
Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5
Growing Season163 days
Annual Rainfall29.6 inches
Avg Summer High84°F
Avg Winter Low19°F
Soil TypeSandy
Soil Quality7/10
Elevation2,753 ft
Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10
Wildfire6/10
Tornado4/10
Flood1/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring
Well Depth (avg)218 ft
Water AvailabilityAdequate
Solar (Avg PSH)5.1
Wind Potential7/10
Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

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

Safety

Violent Crime /100K586
Property Crime /100K763
Overall Safety5/10
Sheriff Response32 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital29.6 miles
Emergency Room
Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage60%
Cell CoveragePoor
Starlink Available
Nearest Town19 miles
Nearest City64 miles
School District8/10
Farmers Markets0
Public Land Nearby45%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.1%
Ag EconomyStrong