Pueblo County

CO · Pop. 101,108 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Pueblo County is a suburban county in CO with a population of approximately 101,108.

$/Acre: $5,637
Property Tax: 0.51%
Growing Season: 130 days
Broadband: 69%
Safety: 5/10
Density: 91/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting

Cons

Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.51%
Local Sales Tax0.6%
Combined Sales Tax3.5%
Cost of Living Index103.3
Median Household Income$73,792
Poverty Rate17.8%
Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$5,637
Median Home Price$313K
Acres for Sale4841
Building CodeFull IRC
Permit Required
Zoning TypeLimited Zoning
Tiny Home Friendly
Mobile Home Friendly
Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6
Growing Season130 days
Annual Rainfall36.1 inches
Avg Summer High80°F
Avg Winter Low19°F
Soil TypeClay
Soil Quality5/10
Elevation2,224 ft
Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought5/10
Wildfire5/10
Tornado4/10
Flood1/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring
Well Depth (avg)197 ft
Water AvailabilityAdequate
Solar (Avg PSH)5.3
Wind Potential6/10
Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated
HOA PrevalenceSome
Livestock Allowed
Chicken OrdinanceAllowed
Burn Permit Required
Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K611
Property Crime /100K539
Overall Safety5/10
Sheriff Response41 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital20.9 miles
Emergency Room
Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage69%
Cell CoverageFair
Starlink Available
Nearest Town8 miles
Nearest City30 miles
School District9/10
Farmers Markets1
Public Land Nearby47%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.7%
Ag EconomyModerate