Kit Carson County

CO · Pop. 123,973 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Kit Carson County is a suburban county in CO with a population of approximately 123,973.

$/Acre: $3,978

Property Tax: 0.51%

Growing Season: 130 days

Broadband: 71%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 74.8/sq mi

Pros

Good internet

Cons

Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.51%

Local Sales Tax1.7%

Combined Sales Tax4.6%

Cost of Living Index105.7

Median Household Income$41,004

Poverty Rate23.1%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$3,978

Median Home Price$341K

Acres for Sale1074

Building CodeFull IBC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season130 days

Annual Rainfall12.4 inches

Avg Summer High83°F

Avg Winter Low26°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality5/10

Elevation2,277 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought5/10

Wildfire6/10

Tornado3/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)372 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.8

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.12/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K522

Property Crime /100K506

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response25 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital11 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage71%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town10 miles

Nearest City31 miles

School District9/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby47%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.7%

Ag EconomyModerate