San Miguel County

CO · Pop. 145,952 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

San Miguel County is a suburban county in CO with a population of approximately 145,952.

$/Acre: $4,476

Property Tax: 0.51%

Growing Season: 140 days

Broadband: 82%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 85.8/sq mi

Pros

Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.51%

Local Sales Tax0.35%

Combined Sales Tax3.25%

Cost of Living Index111.5

Median Household Income$37,611

Poverty Rate19.2%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$4,476

Median Home Price$288K

Acres for Sale2234

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season140 days

Annual Rainfall22.1 inches

Avg Summer High78°F

Avg Winter Low27°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation2,211 ft

Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire5/10

Tornado5/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)196 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.9

Wind Potential4/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K518

Property Crime /100K714

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response15 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital11 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage82%

Cell CoverageGood

Starlink Available

Nearest Town18 miles

Nearest City25 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby27%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.9%

Ag EconomyModerate