Crowley County
CO · Pop. 5,734 · Rural County
Crowley County, Colorado covers 787 square miles with a population of 5,734 and a density of 7.3 people per square mile, so rural land and genuine privacy are available. The agricultural economy is rated weak, built on hay, corn. A median home price of $107,000 and an effective property tax rate of 0.49% set the cost of entry. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 5b with a 167-day growing season, average summer highs of 91.1°F and average winter lows of 12.4°F. Annual rainfall averages 11.2 inches, generally adequate for the region's crops and pasture. Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center is 25.7 miles away, though without an in-county emergency room. Broadband reaches 63.3% of homes. On the hazard side, wildfire risk is very high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.
Pros
- A low effective property tax rate of 0.49% holds annual carrying costs down.
- A median home price of $107,000 makes land and property relatively affordable.
- At 7.3 people per square mile, land is available with genuine space and privacy.
- A low unemployment rate of 3.9% reflects a stable local job base.
Cons
- Wildfire risk is very high, requiring defensible space, fire-resistant construction, and an evacuation plan.
- Annual rainfall of just 11.2 inches means irrigation and water storage are core requirements.
- Broadband reaches only 63.3% of homes, a real gap for remote work or online sales.
- The nearest hospital, Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center, is 25.7 miles away, a real consideration for medical needs.
- A poverty rate of 18.2% reflects a constrained local economy with limited off-farm income options.
At a glance
Crowley County, CO is a challenging place to homestead on the data.
- Homestead score
- 36/100
- Median home price
- $107k
- Property tax
- 0.49%
- Growing season
- 167 days (zone 5b)
- Annual rainfall
- 11.2"
- Broadband
- 63.3%
- Nearest hospital
- Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center, 25.7 mi
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Homesteading in Crowley County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Crowley County?
- Crowley County is in USDA hardiness zone 5b with a 167-day growing season, average summer highs of 91.1°F, and average winter lows of 12.4°F. The established crops are hay, corn.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $107,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.49%. County-level per-acre prices aren't published, so compare current local listings for raw land.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 63.3% of homes, so verify service at a specific parcel before purchasing.
- How close is healthcare?
- Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center is 25.7 miles away, without an in-county emergency room.
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Figures are sourced from public datasets: U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-year & Gazetteer, USDA NASS Census of Agriculture, USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map, NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020), FEMA National Risk Index, FCC Broadband Data Collection, BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics, HIFLD Hospitals. Always confirm specifics locally before relying on them. See our methodology for how the homestead score is calculated.
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