Prowers County

CO · Pop. 157,820 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Prowers County is a mixed county in CO with a population of approximately 157,820.

$/Acre: $6,881

Property Tax: 0.51%

Growing Season: 144 days

Broadband: 74%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 138.8/sq mi

Pros

Good internet

Cons

Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.51%

Local Sales Tax0.34%

Combined Sales Tax3.24%

Cost of Living Index115.2

Median Household Income$63,717

Poverty Rate16.4%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$6,881

Median Home Price$547K

Acres for Sale828

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season144 days

Annual Rainfall31 inches

Avg Summer High79°F

Avg Winter Low27°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation3,235 ft

Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire6/10

Tornado3/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)285 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)5.7

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K450

Property Crime /100K553

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response34 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital31.6 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage74%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town18 miles

Nearest City61 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby27%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.2%

Ag EconomyWeak