Las Animas County

CO · Pop. 96,056 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Las Animas County is a suburban county in CO with a population of approximately 96,056.

$/Acre: $3,939
Property Tax: 0.51%
Growing Season: 155 days
Broadband: 67%
Safety: 5/10
Density: 77.1/sq mi

Pros

No building codes

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.51%
Local Sales Tax1.38%
Combined Sales Tax4.28%
Cost of Living Index110.5
Median Household Income$48,088
Poverty Rate15.6%
Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$3,939
Median Home Price$284K
Acres for Sale2785
Building CodeNone
Permit Required
Zoning TypeLimited Zoning
Tiny Home Friendly
Mobile Home Friendly
Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9
Growing Season155 days
Annual Rainfall21.8 inches
Avg Summer High81°F
Avg Winter Low22°F
Soil TypeSandy
Soil Quality7/10
Elevation3,438 ft
Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10
Wildfire8/10
Tornado5/10
Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal
Well Depth (avg)263 ft
Water AvailabilityAbundant
Solar (Avg PSH)5.3
Wind Potential5/10
Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated
HOA PrevalenceSome
Livestock Allowed
Chicken OrdinanceAllowed
Burn Permit Required
Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K607
Property Crime /100K498
Overall Safety5/10
Sheriff Response39 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital11.8 miles
Emergency Room
Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage67%
Cell CoverageFair
Starlink Available
Nearest Town6 miles
Nearest City25 miles
School District8/10
Farmers Markets1
Public Land Nearby9%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.9%
Ag EconomyModerate