The United States Department of Agriculture has rated the natural amenities of this region. On a scale of one to seven, Washington county is rated a 4. The average temperature during the month of June is 73.2℉ and the average temperature in January is 26.2℉. The typical humidity of this area is approximately 42% and the area covered by water is 0.12%. The overall influence score for Washington is 9.
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Washington County is located in northeastern Colorado, and is part of the Denver-Aurora-Lakewood Metropolitan Statistical Area. As of the 2020 census, the population of Washington County was 4,944, with a median age of 36.2 years. The county has a total area of 541 square miles and a population density of 9 people per square mile.
Washington County is largely rural, with a mixture of agricultural, oil and gas, and recreational activities. The median household income is $68,092, and the poverty rate is 11.4%. The county has a majority-white population (90.5%) with a small Hispanic population (5.6%).
The climate in Washington County is semi-arid with hot summers and cold winters. Average temperatures range from 25 degrees Fahrenheit in January to 85 degrees Fahrenheit in July. Average precipitation is 15 inches per year.
Washington County has a diverse economy, with agriculture being one of its largest industries. Other industries include oil and gas extraction, tourism, recreation, manufacturing, and retail trade. The county also has numerous recreational opportunities including fishing, hunting, hiking, camping, and horseback riding.
USDA Rural Development staff are dedicated to assisting rural Colorado communities through housing, business, and community programs. Their mission is to increase economic opportunity and improve the quality of life for all rural Americans.Featured Property from USDA Loan Eligible Regions of Colorado
Colorado Rural Development has a state office located in Denver and six field offices located in Alamosa, Cortez, Craig, Delta, Las Animas and Wray.
USDA Rural Development
Denver Federal Center
PO Box 25426
Building 56, Room E-2300
Denver, CO 80225
Phone: (720) 544-2903
Toll Free: (800) 424-6214