Otero County

CO · Pop. 169,248 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Otero County is a mixed county in CO with a population of approximately 169,248.

$/Acre: $14,311

Property Tax: 0.51%

Growing Season: 155 days

Broadband: 57%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 436.2/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting

Cons

Expensive land, Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.51%

Local Sales Tax1.45%

Combined Sales Tax4.35%

Cost of Living Index114.3

Median Household Income$35,539

Poverty Rate9.4%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$14,311

Median Home Price$728K

Acres for Sale1724

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season155 days

Annual Rainfall33.6 inches

Avg Summer High81°F

Avg Winter Low18°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation3,689 ft

Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire5/10

Tornado2/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)162 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.8

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K442

Property Crime /100K315

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response34 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital20.2 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities6

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage57%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town12 miles

Nearest City46 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby55%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.8%

Ag EconomyWeak