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