Gilpin County

CO · Pop. 103,404 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Gilpin County is a mixed county in CO with a population of approximately 103,404.

$/Acre: $13,004

Property Tax: 0.51%

Growing Season: 153 days

Broadband: 50%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 339/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting

Cons

Expensive land, 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 Index104.3

Median Household Income$90,935

Poverty Rate19.1%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$13,004

Median Home Price$718K

Acres for Sale844

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season153 days

Annual Rainfall38.2 inches

Avg Summer High87°F

Avg Winter Low31°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality5/10

Elevation2,383 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought6/10

Wildfire8/10

Tornado2/10

Flood1/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)336 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)5.3

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K454

Property Crime /100K574

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response27 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital58.5 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage50%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town12 miles

Nearest City49 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby52%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.6%

Ag EconomyWeak