Mesa County

CO · Pop. 136,777 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Mesa County is a mixed county in CO with a population of approximately 136,777.

$/Acre: $13,619

Property Tax: 0.51%

Growing Season: 143 days

Broadband: 44%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 263/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting

Cons

Expensive land, Strict building codes, Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.51%

Local Sales Tax0.7%

Combined Sales Tax3.6%

Cost of Living Index104.1

Median Household Income$58,029

Poverty Rate18.1%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$13,619

Median Home Price$641K

Acres for Sale4177

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season143 days

Annual Rainfall15.7 inches

Avg Summer High82°F

Avg Winter Low29°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality5/10

Elevation3,612 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought5/10

Wildfire5/10

Tornado5/10

Flood1/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)262 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)5.3

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K560

Property Crime /100K699

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response11 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital55.8 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage44%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town6 miles

Nearest City64 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby36%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.4%

Ag EconomyWeak