Routt County

CO · Pop. 51,997 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Routt County is a mixed county in CO with a population of approximately 51,997.

$/Acre: $8,019

Property Tax: 0.51%

Growing Season: 148 days

Broadband: 46%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 150.7/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting

Cons

Expensive land, Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.51%

Local Sales Tax1.53%

Combined Sales Tax4.43%

Cost of Living Index115.3

Median Household Income$85,045

Poverty Rate21%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$8,019

Median Home Price$524K

Acres for Sale848

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season148 days

Annual Rainfall25.5 inches

Avg Summer High85°F

Avg Winter Low26°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation3,357 ft

Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire7/10

Tornado3/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)268 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)5.4

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K411

Property Crime /100K406

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response41 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital29.7 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage46%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town16 miles

Nearest City52 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby47%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.6%

Ag EconomyWeak