Summit County

CO · Pop. 55,259 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Summit County is a suburban county in CO with a population of approximately 55,259.

$/Acre: $1,482

Property Tax: 0.51%

Growing Season: 178 days

Broadband: 84%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 32.8/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.51%

Local Sales Tax1.68%

Combined Sales Tax4.58%

Cost of Living Index109.3

Median Household Income$53,117

Poverty Rate18.6%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,482

Median Home Price$250K

Acres for Sale822

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season178 days

Annual Rainfall24.5 inches

Avg Summer High78°F

Avg Winter Low28°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality5/10

Elevation2,552 ft

Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought6/10

Wildfire8/10

Tornado2/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)385 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)5.3

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K554

Property Crime /100K372

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response13 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital15.6 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage84%

Cell CoverageGood

Starlink Available

Nearest Town20 miles

Nearest City22 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby43%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.2%

Ag EconomyModerate