Pitkin County

CO · Pop. 159,722 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Pitkin County is a mixed county in CO with a population of approximately 159,722.

$/Acre: $14,144

Property Tax: 0.51%

Growing Season: 178 days

Broadband: 46%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 357.3/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting

Cons

Expensive land, Limited internet

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.51%

Local Sales Tax0.69%

Combined Sales Tax3.59%

Cost of Living Index114.5

Median Household Income$79,083

Poverty Rate15.5%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$14,144

Median Home Price$721K

Acres for Sale3683

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season178 days

Annual Rainfall39.6 inches

Avg Summer High80°F

Avg Winter Low30°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation2,754 ft

Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire6/10

Tornado2/10

Flood1/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)133 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)5.2

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.12/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K375

Property Crime /100K331

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response33 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital47.2 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage46%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town13 miles

Nearest City54 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby7%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7%

Ag EconomyWeak