Yuma County
CO · Pop. 9,921 · Rural County
Yuma County is a rural county in Colorado, spanning 2,364 square miles with 9,921 residents at a density of 4.2 people per square mile, so rural land and genuine privacy are available. The agricultural economy is rated strong, built on corn, wheat, hay. The median home price is $216,000, with an effective property tax rate of 0.48%. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 5b with a 157-day growing season, average summer highs of 86.4°F and average winter lows of 17.1°F. Annual rainfall averages 18.9 inches, and with drought risk rated high, water storage and irrigation planning matter. Wray Community District Hospital is 11.2 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 90% of homes. On the hazard side, tornado risk is high, wildfire risk is very high, drought risk is high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.
Pros
- A low effective property tax rate of 0.48% holds annual carrying costs down.
- Broadband reaches 90% of homes, making remote work and online farm sales realistic.
- Wray Community District Hospital, with an emergency room, is just 11.2 miles away — strong local healthcare access.
- A strong agricultural economy built on corn, wheat, hay means local markets, equipment, and know-how are in place.
- At 4.2 people per square mile, land is available with genuine space and privacy.
Cons
- Wildfire risk is very high, requiring defensible space, fire-resistant construction, and an evacuation plan.
- A 157-day growing season limits crop diversity and calls for season-extension tools.
- Annual rainfall of just 18.9 inches means irrigation and water storage are core requirements.
At a glance
Yuma County, CO is a solid homesteading option with some tradeoffs.
- Homestead score
- 59/100
- Median home price
- $216k
- Property tax
- 0.48%
- Growing season
- 157 days (zone 5b)
- Annual rainfall
- 18.9"
- Broadband
- 90%
- Nearest hospital
- Wray Community District Hospital, 11.2 mi
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Homesteading in Yuma County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Yuma County?
- Yuma County is in USDA hardiness zone 5b with a 157-day growing season, average summer highs of 86.4°F, and average winter lows of 17.1°F. The established crops are corn, wheat, hay.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $216,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.48%. County-level per-acre prices aren't published, so compare current local listings for raw land.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 90% of homes, strong coverage that supports remote work for most parcels.
- How close is healthcare?
- Wray Community District Hospital is 11.2 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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