Saguache County

CO · Pop. 106,623 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Saguache County is a suburban county in CO with a population of approximately 106,623.

$/Acre: $3,403
Property Tax: 0.51%
Growing Season: 132 days
Broadband: 81%
Safety: 5/10
Density: 69.9/sq mi

Pros

Good internet

Cons

Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.51%
Local Sales Tax0.06%
Combined Sales Tax2.96%
Cost of Living Index104.1
Median Household Income$53,048
Poverty Rate18.4%
Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$3,403
Median Home Price$383K
Acres for Sale223
Building CodeFull IBC
Permit Required
Zoning TypeLimited Zoning
Tiny Home Friendly
Mobile Home Friendly
Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7
Growing Season132 days
Annual Rainfall32 inches
Avg Summer High79°F
Avg Winter Low31°F
Soil TypeClay
Soil Quality5/10
Elevation3,133 ft
Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10
Wildfire6/10
Tornado3/10
Flood1/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring
Well Depth (avg)317 ft
Water AvailabilityAbundant
Solar (Avg PSH)5.2
Wind Potential5/10
Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

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

Safety

Violent Crime /100K661
Property Crime /100K702
Overall Safety5/10
Sheriff Response12 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital19.7 miles
Emergency Room
Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage81%
Cell CoverageGood
Starlink Available
Nearest Town20 miles
Nearest City33 miles
School District6/10
Farmers Markets2
Public Land Nearby24%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7%
Ag EconomyModerate