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