Lincoln County
CO · Pop. 5,561 · Rural County
Lincoln County, Colorado covers 2,578 square miles with a population of 5,561 and a density of 2.2 people per square mile, so rural land and genuine privacy are available. The agricultural economy is rated strong, built on wheat, millet, hay. The median home price is $232,000, with an effective property tax rate of 0.38%. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 5b with a 125-day growing season, average summer highs of 85.4°F and average winter lows of 12.2°F. Annual rainfall averages 15.7 inches, and with drought risk rated very high, water storage and irrigation planning matter. Lincoln Health Hospital is 10.2 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 97.3% of homes. On the hazard side, wildfire risk is high, drought 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.
- Broadband reaches 97.3% of homes, making remote work and online farm sales realistic.
- Lincoln Health Hospital, with an emergency room, is just 10.2 miles away — strong local healthcare access.
- A strong agricultural economy built on wheat, millet, hay means local markets, equipment, and know-how are in place.
- At 2.2 people per square mile, land is available with genuine space and privacy.
Cons
- Drought risk is very high, making water storage and irrigation infrastructure essential rather than optional.
- A 125-day growing season limits crop diversity and calls for season-extension tools.
- Annual rainfall of just 15.7 inches means irrigation and water storage are core requirements.
- Average winter lows of 12.2°F demand serious cold-weather infrastructure for livestock and water systems.
At a glance
Lincoln County, CO is a solid homesteading option with some tradeoffs.
- Homestead score
- 60/100
- Median home price
- $232k
- Property tax
- 0.38%
- Growing season
- 125 days (zone 5b)
- Annual rainfall
- 15.7"
- Broadband
- 97.3%
- Nearest hospital
- Lincoln Health Hospital, 10.2 mi
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Homesteading in Lincoln County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Lincoln County?
- Lincoln County is in USDA hardiness zone 5b with a 125-day growing season, average summer highs of 85.4°F, and average winter lows of 12.2°F. The established crops are wheat, millet, hay.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $232,000 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 97.3% of homes, strong coverage that supports remote work for most parcels.
- How close is healthcare?
- Lincoln Health Hospital is 10.2 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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