Washington County

CO · Pop. 81,904 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Washington County is a suburban county in CO with a population of approximately 81,904.

$/Acre: $2,914
Property Tax: 0.51%
Growing Season: 126 days
Broadband: 80%
Safety: 5/10
Density: 54.7/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, No building codes, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.51%
Local Sales Tax1.57%
Combined Sales Tax4.47%
Cost of Living Index104.3
Median Household Income$88,224
Poverty Rate19.5%
Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,914
Median Home Price$203K
Acres for Sale3511
Building CodeNone
Permit Required
Zoning TypeLimited Zoning
Tiny Home Friendly
Mobile Home Friendly
Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9
Growing Season126 days
Annual Rainfall32.3 inches
Avg Summer High79°F
Avg Winter Low18°F
Soil TypeSandy
Soil Quality8/10
Elevation2,539 ft
Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10
Wildfire5/10
Tornado4/10
Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell
Well Depth (avg)127 ft
Water AvailabilityAbundant
Solar (Avg PSH)5.7
Wind Potential7/10
Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

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

Safety

Violent Crime /100K560
Property Crime /100K388
Overall Safety5/10
Sheriff Response50 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital14.6 miles
Emergency Room
Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage80%
Cell CoverageFair
Starlink Available
Nearest Town12 miles
Nearest City25 miles
School District6/10
Farmers Markets1
Public Land Nearby10%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.9%
Ag EconomyModerate