Lake County

CO · Pop. 57,204 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Lake County is a suburban county in CO with a population of approximately 57,204.

$/Acre: $2,370

Property Tax: 0.51%

Growing Season: 136 days

Broadband: 79%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 38.1/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Good internet

Cons

Strict building codes

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.51%

Local Sales Tax0.08%

Combined Sales Tax2.98%

Cost of Living Index111.8

Median Household Income$68,071

Poverty Rate18.8%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,370

Median Home Price$213K

Acres for Sale1865

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season136 days

Annual Rainfall22.4 inches

Avg Summer High83°F

Avg Winter Low15°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation3,742 ft

Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought5/10

Wildfire6/10

Tornado5/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)149 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)5.5

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K374

Property Crime /100K289

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response19 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital16.2 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage79%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town11 miles

Nearest City28 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby26%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.6%

Ag EconomyModerate