Larimer County

CO · Pop. 53,896 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Larimer County is a mixed county in CO with a population of approximately 53,896.

$/Acre: $9,671

Property Tax: 0.51%

Growing Season: 139 days

Broadband: 35%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 170/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting

Cons

Expensive land, Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.51%

Local Sales Tax2%

Combined Sales Tax4.9%

Cost of Living Index102.2

Median Household Income$84,995

Poverty Rate22.5%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$9,671

Median Home Price$554K

Acres for Sale448

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season139 days

Annual Rainfall15 inches

Avg Summer High77°F

Avg Winter Low15°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality9/10

Elevation2,213 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire7/10

Tornado2/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)310 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.8

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K488

Property Crime /100K414

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response28 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital34.3 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage35%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town12 miles

Nearest City61 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby22%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.4%

Ag EconomyWeak