Teller County

CO · Pop. 62,716 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Teller County is a suburban county in CO with a population of approximately 62,716.

$/Acre: $4,690

Property Tax: 0.51%

Growing Season: 164 days

Broadband: 78%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 89.7/sq mi

Pros

Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.51%

Local Sales Tax0.13%

Combined Sales Tax3.03%

Cost of Living Index110.1

Median Household Income$86,960

Poverty Rate19.3%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$4,690

Median Home Price$354K

Acres for Sale3557

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season164 days

Annual Rainfall22.8 inches

Avg Summer High75°F

Avg Winter Low19°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation3,313 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire7/10

Tornado4/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)361 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)5.3

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K452

Property Crime /100K394

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response14 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital17.7 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage78%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town16 miles

Nearest City33 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby26%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.4%

Ag EconomyModerate