Montezuma County

CO · Pop. 76,874 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Montezuma County is a suburban county in CO with a population of approximately 76,874.

$/Acre: $5,406

Property Tax: 0.51%

Growing Season: 171 days

Broadband: 73%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 85.1/sq mi

Pros

Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.51%

Local Sales Tax1.68%

Combined Sales Tax4.58%

Cost of Living Index112.1

Median Household Income$37,453

Poverty Rate13.1%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$5,406

Median Home Price$461K

Acres for Sale567

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season171 days

Annual Rainfall16.8 inches

Avg Summer High87°F

Avg Winter Low26°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality5/10

Elevation2,444 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought6/10

Wildfire7/10

Tornado5/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)302 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.8

Wind Potential4/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K422

Property Crime /100K331

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response32 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital14.3 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage73%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town19 miles

Nearest City32 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby57%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.4%

Ag EconomyModerate