Grand County

CO · Pop. 68,899 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Grand County is a mixed county in CO with a population of approximately 68,899.

$/Acre: $9,593
Property Tax: 0.51%
Growing Season: 126 days
Broadband: 41%
Safety: 5/10
Density: 168.9/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting

Cons

Expensive land, Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.51%
Local Sales Tax0.64%
Combined Sales Tax3.54%
Cost of Living Index102.7
Median Household Income$54,014
Poverty Rate14.4%
Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$9,593
Median Home Price$539K
Acres for Sale379
Building CodeBasic
Permit Required
Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning
Tiny Home Friendly
Mobile Home Friendly
Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7
Growing Season126 days
Annual Rainfall16.3 inches
Avg Summer High87°F
Avg Winter Low23°F
Soil TypeSandy
Soil Quality7/10
Elevation2,948 ft
Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10
Wildfire6/10
Tornado4/10
Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring
Well Depth (avg)243 ft
Water AvailabilityAbundant
Solar (Avg PSH)5
Wind Potential7/10
Electric Rate$0.18/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated
HOA PrevalenceRare
Livestock Allowed
Chicken OrdinanceRestricted
Burn Permit Required
Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K526
Property Crime /100K585
Overall Safety5/10
Sheriff Response40 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital50.7 miles
Emergency Room
Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage41%
Cell CoveragePoor
Starlink Available
Nearest Town6 miles
Nearest City56 miles
School District8/10
Farmers Markets2
Public Land Nearby48%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7%
Ag EconomyWeak