Jackson County
Jackson County, Colorado: solar permitting grade A (score 27/100, Low Risk). Score has been stable over the last 12 months. Primary-source ordinance and board-vote data on SitePath.
Public summary
| Grade | A · Low Risk · Score 27/100 |
| Population | 1,394 |
| Solar ordinance | Active solar ordinance on the books |
| Active moratorium | None on record |
| Regulatory trajectory | Stable (no material ordinance movement) |
| 12-month score movement | Stable |
| Last verified | 2026-05-02 |
Developer outlook
Jackson County is among the lower-risk jurisdictions in Colorado for utility-scale solar development — ordinance conditions are favorable and permitting history is constructive. Colorado's state RPS policy provides a supportive macro backdrop for renewables, even where individual county ordinances are restrictive.
Local intel
No energy-related meetings, PSC dockets, or named opposition tracked for this county yet. See indexed calendar →
Nearby counties where SitePath is tracking energy activity: Larimer County (≈44 mi) · Boulder County (≈63 mi) · Eagle County (≈74 mi)
Cities, towns & townships
Local governments in Jackson County. An incorporated city, town or village can adopt its own zoning, separate from the county’s.
- Walden town
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, incorporated places and county subdivisions with an active government.
Nearby counties
- Routt County · ≈37 miC47—
- Grand County · ≈39 miB37—
- Larimer County · ≈44 miD58—
- Boulder County · ≈63 miA29—
- Gilpin County · ≈70 miB35—
- Summit County · ≈73 miC46—
Compare these counties side-by-side →
Jackson County ranks #14 of 64 ranked Colorado counties (1 = lowest permitting risk). Lowest-risk in Colorado: Kit Carson County (A · 15), Baca County (A · 15), Cheyenne County (A · 17). See all Colorado county grades →
Want the full record?
Setback distances, board vote histories, source documents, and ordinance amendments are available in the full county profile. The map is free; a walkthrough shows you the underlying record.
About this score
Every U.S. county is scored 0–100 on solar permitting risk (lower is friendlier to development). The grade is a weighted composite of compliance stringency, market saturation, regulatory trajectory, and data uncertainty. Every figure traces back to a primary government document. Read the full methodology →
Related reading
SitePath Intelligence is a research platform. Data verified as of 2026-05-02. Scores update on a quarterly review cycle.