Archuleta County Property Taxes

Archuleta County, Colorado

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

1.2% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$128/mo escrow

#21 of 64 counties in Colorado

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

0.34%

vs. Colorado Avg1.2% below
vs. National Avg42.7% below

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$451,400

State avg $398,069

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$1,513

$126/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$1,562

$130/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#21

of 64 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Archuleta County, Colorado

Archuleta taxes far below national average

Archuleta County's effective rate of 0.341% ranks in the bottom 15% of U.S. counties, well below the national median of 0.52%. Even with above-average home values ($451k median), the median tax of $1,541 is 43% lower than the national median of $2,690.

Colorado's most tax-friendly county

Archuleta County has Colorado's lowest effective property tax rate at 0.341%, less than 87% of the state average of 0.393%. Its median tax of $1,541 is only 1% above the state median despite homes being 60% more valuable.

Dramatically lower than surrounding areas

Archuleta County's 0.341% rate is uniquely low compared to regional peers, offering substantial tax relief for mountain property owners. This advantage persists despite Archuleta homes commanding premium prices in the scenic San Juan region.

What your $451k mountain home costs

A median-valued home in Archuleta County at $451,400 generates approximately $1,541 in annual property taxes. Interestingly, the mortgage deduction slightly lowers your effective cost to $1,513 per year.

Verify your assessment regardless

Archuleta County's low rates don't guarantee accurate assessments—some properties may still be overvalued relative to market sales. Review your assessment card and request an appeal if it significantly exceeds recent comparable property sales.

How Archuleta County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Archuleta County$1,541
Colorado State Average$1,560
National Average$1,924

Archuleta County

0.34%

Effective rate

Colorado Avg

0.39%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Archuleta County, Colorado?
The effective property tax rate in Archuleta County, Colorado is 0.34%. This rate is calculated by dividing the median property tax payment by the median home value in the county.
How much are property taxes in Archuleta County?
The median annual property tax payment in Archuleta County is $1,541. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,513, while those without a mortgage pay $1,562.
How does Archuleta County compare to the Colorado average?
Archuleta County's effective tax rate of 0.34% is lower than the Colorado state average of 0.39%. The median annual property tax in Archuleta County is $1,541, compared to the state average of $1,560.
What is the median home value in Archuleta County, Colorado?
The median home value in Archuleta County, Colorado is $451,400, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Is Archuleta County a low property tax area in Colorado?
Yes — Archuleta County's effective property tax rate of 0.34% is below the Colorado average of 0.39%. The median annual property tax of $1,541 is also lower the state average of $1,560, making it a relatively affordable area for property taxes.
How does Archuleta County rank for property taxes in Colorado?
Archuleta County ranks #21 out of 64 counties in Colorado by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 0.34% and median annual tax of $1,541, it falls in the lower third of counties statewide.

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Data updated: March 2026

Data from U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. Effective tax rate is calculated as median property tax divided by median home value.