Huerfano County

CO · Pop. 90,974 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Huerfano County is a suburban county in CO with a population of approximately 90,974.

$/Acre: $3,936

Property Tax: 0.51%

Growing Season: 127 days

Broadband: 70%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 60.6/sq mi

Pros

No building codes

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.51%

Local Sales Tax0.33%

Combined Sales Tax3.23%

Cost of Living Index103.5

Median Household Income$91,020

Poverty Rate19.5%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$3,936

Median Home Price$240K

Acres for Sale1342

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season127 days

Annual Rainfall35.6 inches

Avg Summer High87°F

Avg Winter Low17°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation1,927 ft

Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire5/10

Tornado4/10

Flood1/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)254 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.9

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K463

Property Crime /100K379

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response11 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital11.4 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage70%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town16 miles

Nearest City22 miles

School District5/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby43%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.4%

Ag EconomyModerate