Montrose County

CO · Pop. 116,931 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Montrose County is a mixed county in CO with a population of approximately 116,931.

$/Acre: $9,439

Property Tax: 0.51%

Growing Season: 149 days

Broadband: 75%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 182.1/sq mi

Pros

Good internet

Cons

Expensive land, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.51%

Local Sales Tax0.49%

Combined Sales Tax3.39%

Cost of Living Index103.6

Median Household Income$88,259

Poverty Rate24%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$9,439

Median Home Price$559K

Acres for Sale4773

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season149 days

Annual Rainfall18.4 inches

Avg Summer High84°F

Avg Winter Low21°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation2,207 ft

Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought5/10

Wildfire6/10

Tornado3/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)388 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)5.4

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K447

Property Crime /100K514

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response48 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital41 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage75%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town8 miles

Nearest City53 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets3

Public Land Nearby32%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.9%

Ag EconomyWeak