Fremont County
CO · Pop. 49,394 · Suburban County
Fremont County, Colorado covers 1,534 square miles with a population of 49,394 and a density of 32.2 people per square mile, so rural land and genuine privacy are available. The agricultural economy is rated weak, built on hay, haylage, pumpkins. The median home price is $282,000, with an effective property tax rate of 0.38%. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 6a with a 152-day growing season, average summer highs of 86°F and average winter lows of 19.7°F. Annual rainfall averages 13.5 inches, generally adequate for the region's crops and pasture. Centura Health - St Thomas More Hospital is 10.5 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 76% of homes. On the hazard side, flood risk is very high, wildfire risk is very high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.
Pros
- A low effective property tax rate of 0.38% holds annual carrying costs down.
- Centura Health - St Thomas More Hospital, with an emergency room, is just 10.5 miles away — strong local healthcare access.
- A median household income of $61,027 anchors the local economy.
Cons
- Wildfire risk is very high, requiring defensible space, fire-resistant construction, and an evacuation plan.
- Flood risk is very high, so careful parcel siting and flood insurance are essential.
- A 152-day growing season limits crop diversity and calls for season-extension tools.
- Annual rainfall of just 13.5 inches means irrigation and water storage are core requirements.
- Broadband reaches only 76% of homes, a real gap for remote work or online sales.
At a glance
Fremont County, CO is a challenging place to homestead on the data.
- Homestead score
- 38/100
- Median home price
- $282k
- Property tax
- 0.38%
- Growing season
- 152 days (zone 6a)
- Annual rainfall
- 13.5"
- Broadband
- 76%
- Nearest hospital
- Centura Health - St Thomas More Hospital, 10.5 mi
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Homesteading in Fremont County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Fremont County?
- Fremont County is in USDA hardiness zone 6a with a 152-day growing season, average summer highs of 86°F, and average winter lows of 19.7°F. The established crops are hay, haylage, pumpkins.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $282,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.38%. Per-acre raw-land prices vary widely by parcel here, so check active listings for current rates.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 76% of homes, so verify service at a specific parcel before purchasing.
- How close is healthcare?
- Centura Health - St Thomas More Hospital is 10.5 miles away and includes an emergency room; there is 1 hospital in the county.
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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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