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