Elizabeth Real Estate

Elbert County Living

Elbert County, Colorado is not just a place; it is a way of life. Many residents of Elbert County choose to live here due to the open spaces, lack of crowds, the tight-knit community feel, the safety, the beauty, the large tracks of land, the ranches, the horse friendly atmosphere, etc.

Most residents still believe in the American way, take a handshake for a man’s word and value God, family and country.

Elizabeth is home to the “Elizabeth Stampede” rodeo, which has been voted “Best small rodeo of the year” eight times over the last ten years by competitors of the Mountain States Rodeo Circuit.

While Kiowa is the county seat, most of the population of Elbert County lives on the west side of the county in and around Elizabeth. The population of Elbert County is roughly 22,000 people and this number is growing.

Nestled in the scenic areas on the east side of Denver and Colorado Springs it has become one of the nations fastest growing counties. While remaining rural on the eastern side, the western side of the county is becoming more urban. A large percentage of the residents commute to the Denver metro area to work. The towns of Elizabeth, Kiowa and Simla are incorporated, while the smaller towns of Agate, Elbert and Matheson remain unincorporated.

Whether you are looking to relocate to Colorado or you are looking to move from where you currently live, Elbert County should be on your list of places to consider!