Pueblo County
CO · Pop. 168,726 · Suburban County
Pueblo County is a suburban county in Colorado, spanning 2,387 square miles with 168,726 residents at a density of 70.7 people per square mile. The agricultural economy is rated weak, built on hay, corn, haylage. A median home price of $272,000 and an effective property tax rate of 0.51% set the cost of entry. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 6a with a 153-day growing season, average summer highs of 89.8°F and average winter lows of 15.2°F. Annual rainfall averages 12.6 inches, and with drought risk rated high, water storage and irrigation planning matter. Centura Health - St Mary Corwin Medical Center is 9 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 97.7% of homes. On the hazard side, flood risk is very high, tornado risk is very high, wildfire risk is very high, drought risk is high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.
Pros
- A low effective property tax rate of 0.51% holds annual carrying costs down.
- Broadband reaches 97.7% of homes, making remote work and online farm sales realistic.
- Centura Health - St Mary Corwin Medical Center, with an emergency room, is just 9 miles away — strong local healthcare access.
Cons
- Wildfire risk is very high, requiring defensible space, fire-resistant construction, and an evacuation plan.
- Tornado risk is very high, so a storm shelter and wind-resistant structures are practical necessities.
- Flood risk is very high, so careful parcel siting and flood insurance are essential.
- A 153-day growing season limits crop diversity and calls for season-extension tools.
- Annual rainfall of just 12.6 inches means irrigation and water storage are core requirements.
At a glance
Pueblo County, CO is a challenging place to homestead on the data.
- Homestead score
- 36/100
- Median home price
- $272k
- Property tax
- 0.51%
- Growing season
- 153 days (zone 6a)
- Annual rainfall
- 12.6"
- Broadband
- 97.7%
- Nearest hospital
- Centura Health - St Mary Corwin Medical Center, 9 mi
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Homesteading in Pueblo County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Pueblo County?
- Pueblo County is in USDA hardiness zone 6a with a 153-day growing season, average summer highs of 89.8°F, and average winter lows of 15.2°F. The established crops are hay, corn, haylage.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $272,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.51%. Per-acre raw-land prices vary widely by parcel here, so check active listings for current rates.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 97.7% of homes, strong coverage that supports remote work for most parcels.
- How close is healthcare?
- Centura Health - St Mary Corwin Medical Center is 9 miles away and includes an emergency room; there are 4 hospitals 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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