Moffat County

CO · Pop. 50,375 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Moffat County is a suburban county in CO with a population of approximately 50,375.

$/Acre: $2,259

Property Tax: 0.51%

Growing Season: 176 days

Broadband: 64%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 44.9/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, No building codes

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.51%

Local Sales Tax0.21%

Combined Sales Tax3.11%

Cost of Living Index111.3

Median Household Income$87,791

Poverty Rate25.8%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,259

Median Home Price$322K

Acres for Sale3157

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season176 days

Annual Rainfall20.2 inches

Avg Summer High77°F

Avg Winter Low27°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality9/10

Elevation2,453 ft

Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought6/10

Wildfire6/10

Tornado2/10

Flood1/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)207 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)5.4

Wind Potential4/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K430

Property Crime /100K260

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response12 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital17.4 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage64%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town18 miles

Nearest City37 miles

School District5/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby52%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.3%

Ag EconomyModerate