Colorado County

TX · Pop. 61,926 · Suburban County

5Homestead Score

Colorado County is a suburban county in TX with a population of approximately 61,926.

$/Acre: $1,247

Property Tax: 1.8%

Growing Season: 222 days

Broadband: 71%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 44.2/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.8%

Local Sales Tax1.12%

Combined Sales Tax7.37%

Cost of Living Index92.4

Median Household Income$74,105

Poverty Rate18.2%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,247

Median Home Price$170K

Acres for Sale1321

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season222 days

Annual Rainfall12.1 inches

Avg Summer High90°F

Avg Winter Low25°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation3,245 ft

Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought5/10

Wildfire6/10

Tornado4/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)324 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)5.5

Wind Potential4/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K586

Property Crime /100K480

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response14 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital18.9 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage71%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town13 miles

Nearest City31 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby18%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.7%

Ag EconomyModerate