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Buying land in Broomfield County, Colorado: what to check

Broomfield County covers 33 square miles of land in Colorado, with about 78,323 residents in 2024 (up 5.7% since 2020). The 2020 Census counted 21% of its land as rural and 100% of residents as living in urban areas. Below: how much of Broomfield County floods, what its soils allow, what farmland is worth and how often it's in drought, from free public data with every source linked.

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Broomfield County at a glance

In the 100-year floodplain

32%

Above the state's county median (under 1%)

FEMA National Risk Index

Farm land value, 2022

$8,319/acre

Above the state's county median ($2,779)

USDA NASS, 2022 Census of Agriculture

Weeks in severe drought

27%

Share of weekly maps, 2021–2026

U.S. Drought Monitor county statistics

Land classed rural

21%

Census 2020 Census urban and rural classification

What to check before buying land in Broomfield County

Ordered by what Broomfield County's numbers point to. Every parcel differs, so treat this as where to look first.

  1. 1.Put flood checks first in Broomfield County

    32% of the county's area is in the 1%-annual-chance (100-year) floodplain FEMA's National Risk Index uses for inland flooding.

    Look up the FEMA flood zone at the pin, not the parcel's address. If any of the land is in zone A or V, price flood insurance before you offer, ask for an elevation certificate, and check whether the access road floods too.

    Guide: Flood zones before buying land

  2. 2.Find out where the water comes from

    At least half of Broomfield County was in severe drought (D2) or worse in 27% of the 262 weekly U.S. Drought Monitor maps from 2021 to 2026. Colorado allocates water by permit or water right, so a well or pond isn't automatic.

    Ask whether the land has a public water connection, an existing well (and its log and yield), or neighbors' well depths from the state well database. For a new well, check permits and typical depth with the state agency first.

    Guide: Wells, public water and water rights

  3. 3.Sanity-check the price per acre

    Farm real estate in Broomfield County averaged $8,319 an acre including buildings in the 2022 Census of Agriculture.

    Compare the asking price with recent sales of similar tracts, not the county average, which mixes cropland, pasture, timber and homesites. If an ag tax valuation applies, ask what the rollback taxes would be if you change the use.

    Guide: Land due diligence checklist

  4. 4.Confirm access, utilities and zoning

    The 2020 Census classified 21% of Broomfield County's land area as rural.

    Rural tracts are often sold without recorded access or a power line nearby. Get the title company to confirm a recorded easement or public road frontage, and ask the electric co-op what a line extension costs.

    Guide: Zoning and deed restrictions

Flood zones, wetlands and water in Broomfield County

Area in the 1%-annual-chance (100-year) floodplain
32%, 2nd highest of 64 in Colorado FEMA National Risk Index
Surface water (lakes, rivers, reservoirs)
1 sq mi Census 2024 Gazetteer Files
Drought on 2026-10-27
100% moderate or worse, 100% severe or worse U.S. Drought Monitor county statistics

The floodplain share is the area FEMA's National Risk Index counts as exposed to inland flooding, mostly mapped 100-year flood zones. It says how common flood-prone land is in Broomfield County, not whether a given parcel floods. For that, look up the zone at your exact point on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center or run the free check.

Farms and land use

Farms (2022)
15 USDA NASS, 2022 Census of Agriculture
Average value of land and buildings
$8,319 per acre, 8th highest of 63 in Colorado USDA NASS, 2022 Census of Agriculture

Natural hazard ratings

FEMA's National Risk Index rates each hazard for Broomfield County relative to every other U.S. county. Overall risk: Very Low.

  • LightningRelatively High
  • HailRelatively Moderate
  • Strong windRelatively Moderate
  • Winter weatherRelatively Moderate
  • TornadoRelatively Low
  • WildfireRelatively Low
  • DroughtVery Low
  • EarthquakeVery Low
  • Heat waveVery Low
  • River and inland floodingVery Low
  • LandslideVery Low

FEMA National Risk Index, December 2025

Questions about buying land in Broomfield County

How much of Broomfield County, CO is in a flood zone?

About 32% of Broomfield County's area is in the 1%-annual-chance (100-year) floodplain used by FEMA's National Risk Index (December 2025), 2nd highest of 64 counties in Colorado. Whether a given parcel is in a flood zone depends on its exact location, so check the FEMA map at your pin.

How much does land cost per acre in Broomfield County?

The 2022 Census of Agriculture put the average value of farm land and buildings in Broomfield County at $8,319 an acre, 8th highest of 63 counties in Colorado (the median Colorado county was $2,779). It's a self-reported average across farms, so small homesites and recreational tracts often sell for more per acre.

How often is Broomfield County in drought?

Since 2021, at least half of the county was in severe drought or worse in 27% of weekly U.S. Drought Monitor maps, and in extreme drought in 11%. On 2026-10-27, 100% of the county was in moderate drought or worse.

Can I check a specific property in Broomfield County?

Yes. Enter the address or drop a pin anywhere in Broomfield County on the free check. It shows which checks return data at that exact point, and the full report costs $29: flood zone, slope, soils, wetlands, roads, power lines, wildfire and more, each with its source. It is a screen of public maps, not a survey, title search or perc test.

Check the parcel, not just the county

County numbers tell you what to look for. The free check looks at your exact point in Broomfield County: flood zone, slope, soils, wetlands, roads, power and more. The full report is $29.

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What these numbers can't tell you

  • County shares describe Broomfield County as a whole; a parcel can be entirely in or out of a flood zone, wetland or poor soil.
  • It doesn't look at the whole parcel, its boundaries, title, easements, zoning or permits.
  • It isn't a survey, appraisal, elevation certificate, soil or perc test, or Phase I environmental site assessment.
  • It can't see local distribution power lines, driveways, legal access, wells or mineral rights.
  • Maps lag behind the ground, and distances are straight-line, not driving distance.

Sources and vintages

Summarized per county by our build script on 2026-10-31. County figures cover the whole county; checks on the report are at your point.