Mineral County

CO · Pop. 109,838 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Mineral County is a mixed county in CO with a population of approximately 109,838.

$/Acre: $16,239

Property Tax: 0.51%

Growing Season: 127 days

Broadband: 50%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 299.3/sq mi

Pros

No building codes

Cons

Expensive land, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.51%

Local Sales Tax1.15%

Combined Sales Tax4.05%

Cost of Living Index110.4

Median Household Income$81,736

Poverty Rate8.9%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$16,239

Median Home Price$843K

Acres for Sale4946

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season127 days

Annual Rainfall35.1 inches

Avg Summer High86°F

Avg Winter Low16°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality9/10

Elevation2,769 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought5/10

Wildfire5/10

Tornado3/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)238 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)5.8

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K555

Property Crime /100K343

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response14 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital43 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage50%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town16 miles

Nearest City59 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby32%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.9%

Ag EconomyWeak