Rio Grande County

CO · Pop. 127,049 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Rio Grande County is a mixed county in CO with a population of approximately 127,049.

$/Acre: $9,330

Property Tax: 0.51%

Growing Season: 129 days

Broadband: 46%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 149.1/sq mi

Pros

No building codes

Cons

Expensive land, Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.51%

Local Sales Tax0.42%

Combined Sales Tax3.32%

Cost of Living Index113

Median Household Income$60,774

Poverty Rate18.3%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$9,330

Median Home Price$497K

Acres for Sale1407

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season129 days

Annual Rainfall15.9 inches

Avg Summer High87°F

Avg Winter Low23°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation3,785 ft

Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire8/10

Tornado2/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)397 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)5.3

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K457

Property Crime /100K480

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response46 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital54.4 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage46%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town11 miles

Nearest City61 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets3

Public Land Nearby36%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.3%

Ag EconomyWeak