San Juan County

CO · Pop. 139,168 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

San Juan County is a mixed county in CO with a population of approximately 139,168.

$/Acre: $6,992

Property Tax: 0.51%

Growing Season: 124 days

Broadband: 69%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 116.2/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.51%

Local Sales Tax0.38%

Combined Sales Tax3.28%

Cost of Living Index107.6

Median Household Income$88,887

Poverty Rate25%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$6,992

Median Home Price$442K

Acres for Sale731

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season124 days

Annual Rainfall18.3 inches

Avg Summer High82°F

Avg Winter Low18°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality5/10

Elevation2,718 ft

Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire7/10

Tornado5/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)185 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)5.1

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K461

Property Crime /100K506

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response38 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital33.8 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage69%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town6 miles

Nearest City65 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby39%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.4%

Ag EconomyWeak