Rio Blanco County

CO · Pop. 134,223 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Rio Blanco County is a mixed county in CO with a population of approximately 134,223.

$/Acre: $9,004

Property Tax: 0.51%

Growing Season: 131 days

Broadband: 34%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 202.8/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting

Cons

Expensive land, Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.51%

Local Sales Tax1.52%

Combined Sales Tax4.42%

Cost of Living Index106

Median Household Income$38,112

Poverty Rate18.4%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$9,004

Median Home Price$460K

Acres for Sale4989

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season131 days

Annual Rainfall23.1 inches

Avg Summer High79°F

Avg Winter Low19°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality9/10

Elevation3,620 ft

Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought6/10

Wildfire6/10

Tornado3/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)158 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)5.6

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 /100K573

Property Crime /100K603

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response21 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital27.9 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage34%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town13 miles

Nearest City65 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby9%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.1%

Ag EconomyWeak