Lincoln County

CO · Pop. 128,522 · Mixed County

7Homestead Score

Lincoln County is a mixed county in CO with a population of approximately 128,522.

$/Acre: $7,737

Property Tax: 0.51%

Growing Season: 167 days

Broadband: 62%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 119.9/sq mi

Pros

No building codes

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.51%

Local Sales Tax1.16%

Combined Sales Tax4.06%

Cost of Living Index102.3

Median Household Income$50,881

Poverty Rate10.2%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$7,737

Median Home Price$534K

Acres for Sale2102

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season167 days

Annual Rainfall34.2 inches

Avg Summer High78°F

Avg Winter Low22°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation1,997 ft

Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire5/10

Tornado2/10

Flood1/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)198 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)5.6

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K516

Property Crime /100K413

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response23 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital26 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage62%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town20 miles

Nearest City64 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby7%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.5%

Ag EconomyWeak