Yuma County

CO · Pop. 39,388 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Yuma County is a suburban county in CO with a population of approximately 39,388.

$/Acre: $1,458

Property Tax: 0.51%

Growing Season: 173 days

Broadband: 65%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 32.3/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land

Cons

Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.51%

Local Sales Tax0.88%

Combined Sales Tax3.78%

Cost of Living Index109.1

Median Household Income$71,933

Poverty Rate22.4%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,458

Median Home Price$144K

Acres for Sale358

Building CodeFull IBC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season173 days

Annual Rainfall33.1 inches

Avg Summer High83°F

Avg Winter Low19°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation2,998 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought5/10

Wildfire8/10

Tornado3/10

Flood1/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)211 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)5.5

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K529

Property Crime /100K706

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response35 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital17.4 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage65%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town8 miles

Nearest City27 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets0

Public Land Nearby44%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.9%

Ag EconomyModerate