Weld County

CO · Pop. 160,026 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Weld County is a mixed county in CO with a population of approximately 160,026.

$/Acre: $11,575

Property Tax: 0.51%

Growing Season: 131 days

Broadband: 60%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 182.9/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting

Cons

Expensive land, Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.51%

Local Sales Tax0.2%

Combined Sales Tax3.1%

Cost of Living Index110.1

Median Household Income$37,718

Poverty Rate13.9%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$11,575

Median Home Price$657K

Acres for Sale1367

Building CodeFull IBC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season131 days

Annual Rainfall22.9 inches

Avg Summer High82°F

Avg Winter Low16°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality9/10

Elevation2,713 ft

Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought5/10

Wildfire5/10

Tornado2/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)280 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)5

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K442

Property Crime /100K282

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response15 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital41.2 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage60%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town6 miles

Nearest City56 miles

School District9/10

Farmers Markets3

Public Land Nearby25%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.9%

Ag EconomyWeak