Morgan County

CO · Pop. 102,657 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Morgan County is a suburban county in CO with a population of approximately 102,657.

$/Acre: $3,393

Property Tax: 0.51%

Growing Season: 138 days

Broadband: 77%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 66.8/sq mi

Pros

Good internet

Cons

Strict building codes

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.51%

Local Sales Tax0.98%

Combined Sales Tax3.88%

Cost of Living Index114.2

Median Household Income$38,735

Poverty Rate17%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$3,393

Median Home Price$318K

Acres for Sale2764

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season138 days

Annual Rainfall24.6 inches

Avg Summer High75°F

Avg Winter Low15°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation2,039 ft

Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire6/10

Tornado2/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)376 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)5.4

Wind Potential4/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K391

Property Crime /100K308

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response36 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital21.1 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage77%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town8 miles

Nearest City37 miles

School District5/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby3%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.9%

Ag EconomyModerate