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