Garfield County

CO · Pop. 181,155 · Mixed County

7Homestead Score

Garfield County is a mixed county in CO with a population of approximately 181,155.

$/Acre: $9,869

Property Tax: 0.51%

Growing Season: 124 days

Broadband: 63%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 185.2/sq mi

Pros

No building codes

Cons

Expensive land, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.51%

Local Sales Tax0.35%

Combined Sales Tax3.25%

Cost of Living Index103.4

Median Household Income$76,230

Poverty Rate20.4%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$9,869

Median Home Price$535K

Acres for Sale362

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season124 days

Annual Rainfall24.8 inches

Avg Summer High85°F

Avg Winter Low23°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation2,820 ft

Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire8/10

Tornado3/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)289 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)5.2

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.18/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K423

Property Crime /100K352

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response17 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital29.7 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage63%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town17 miles

Nearest City51 miles

School District9/10

Farmers Markets3

Public Land Nearby40%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.3%

Ag EconomyWeak