Ouray County

CO · Pop. 183,626 · Mixed County

7Homestead Score

Ouray County is a mixed county in CO with a population of approximately 183,626.

$/Acre: $6,718

Property Tax: 0.51%

Growing Season: 175 days

Broadband: 78%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 102.9/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.51%

Local Sales Tax1.29%

Combined Sales Tax4.19%

Cost of Living Index109.1

Median Household Income$79,677

Poverty Rate23.2%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$6,718

Median Home Price$532K

Acres for Sale1098

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season175 days

Annual Rainfall21.3 inches

Avg Summer High85°F

Avg Winter Low26°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality9/10

Elevation2,973 ft

Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought5/10

Wildfire5/10

Tornado3/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)362 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)5.3

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.12/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K462

Property Crime /100K401

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response11 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital42.4 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage78%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town8 miles

Nearest City51 miles

School District9/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby17%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.6%

Ag EconomyWeak