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