Fremont County

CO · Pop. 124,712 · Suburban County

8Homestead Score

Fremont County is a suburban county in CO with a population of approximately 124,712.

$/Acre: $5,322

Property Tax: 0.51%

Growing Season: 179 days

Broadband: 88%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 88.7/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.51%

Local Sales Tax0.54%

Combined Sales Tax3.44%

Cost of Living Index113.4

Median Household Income$93,859

Poverty Rate25.4%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$5,322

Median Home Price$323K

Acres for Sale2018

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season179 days

Annual Rainfall28 inches

Avg Summer High80°F

Avg Winter Low28°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality9/10

Elevation3,284 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought6/10

Wildfire5/10

Tornado2/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)208 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)5.6

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K457

Property Crime /100K381

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response36 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital24.6 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage88%

Cell CoverageGood

Starlink Available

Nearest Town9 miles

Nearest City38 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby39%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.6%

Ag EconomyModerate