Teller County
CO · Pop. 24,774 · Suburban County
Teller County is a suburban county in Colorado, spanning 557 square miles with 24,774 residents at a density of 44.5 people per square mile. The agricultural economy is rated weak, built on hay, haylage, rhubarb. A median home price of $445,000 and an effective property tax rate of 0.36% set the cost of entry. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 5b with a 135-day growing season, average summer highs of 72.3°F and average winter lows of 13.3°F. Annual rainfall averages 16.9 inches, generally adequate for the region's crops and pasture. Hill Top Hospital is 8.1 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 54.3% 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 0.36% holds annual carrying costs down.
- Hill Top Hospital, with an emergency room, is just 8.1 miles away — strong local healthcare access.
- A low unemployment rate of 3.9% reflects a stable local job base.
- A low poverty rate of 7.6% signals a relatively stable local economy.
Cons
- Wildfire risk is very high, requiring defensible space, fire-resistant construction, and an evacuation plan.
- A 135-day growing season limits crop diversity and calls for season-extension tools.
- Annual rainfall of just 16.9 inches means irrigation and water storage are core requirements.
- A median home price of $445,000 raises the cost of entry relative to more affordable rural markets.
- Broadband reaches only 54.3% of homes, a real gap for remote work or online sales.
At a glance
Teller County, CO is a challenging place to homestead on the data.
- Homestead score
- 26/100
- Median home price
- $445k
- Property tax
- 0.36%
- Growing season
- 135 days (zone 5b)
- Annual rainfall
- 16.9"
- Broadband
- 54.3%
- Nearest hospital
- Hill Top Hospital, 8.1 mi
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Homesteading in Teller County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Teller County?
- Teller County is in USDA hardiness zone 5b with a 135-day growing season, average summer highs of 72.3°F, and average winter lows of 13.3°F. The established crops are hay, haylage, rhubarb.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $445,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.36%. County-level per-acre prices aren't published, so compare current local listings for raw land.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 54.3% of homes, so verify service at a specific parcel before purchasing.
- How close is healthcare?
- Hill Top Hospital is 8.1 miles away and includes an emergency room; there are 2 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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