La Plata County

CO · Pop. 82,965 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

La Plata County is a suburban county in CO with a population of approximately 82,965.

$/Acre: $2,915

Property Tax: 0.51%

Growing Season: 152 days

Broadband: 88%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 47.6/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Good internet

Cons

Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.51%

Local Sales Tax1.49%

Combined Sales Tax4.39%

Cost of Living Index111.7

Median Household Income$52,476

Poverty Rate8.4%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,915

Median Home Price$217K

Acres for Sale3764

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season152 days

Annual Rainfall12.7 inches

Avg Summer High79°F

Avg Winter Low29°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality9/10

Elevation3,912 ft

Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire8/10

Tornado4/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)115 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.8

Wind Potential8/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K468

Property Crime /100K514

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response30 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital19.2 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage88%

Cell CoverageGood

Starlink Available

Nearest Town18 miles

Nearest City32 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby36%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.1%

Ag EconomyModerate