Baca County Property Taxes

Baca County, Colorado

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

68.2% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$41/mo escrow

#37 of 64 counties in Colorado

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

0.41%

vs. Colorado Avg68.2% below
vs. National Avg81.6% below

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$122,000

State avg $398,069

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$670

$56/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$417

$35/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#37

of 64 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Baca County, Colorado

Baca taxes among America's lowest

Baca County's effective rate of 0.407% falls in the bottom 20% of U.S. counties, well below the national median of 0.52%. The median property tax of just $496 is 82% lower than the national median of $2,690.

Below-average burden statewide

Baca County's effective rate of 0.407% slightly exceeds Colorado's average of 0.393%, but its median tax of $496 is less than one-third the state median of $1,560. The county's rural character and lower home values keep taxes minimal.

Low taxes across southeastern plains

Baca County's 0.407% rate is slightly above Bent County (0.386%) but both operate at the lower end of the Colorado spectrum. The sparse population and agricultural economy of the southeastern plains keep property taxes exceptionally low.

What your $122k home costs

A median-valued home in Baca County at $122,000 generates approximately $496 in annual property taxes. With mortgage tax deductions factored in, your effective cost rises to $670 per year.

Appeal if value seems inflated

Even in Baca County's low-tax environment, overassessed properties exist—farmers and ranchers should verify valuations against recent comparable sales. An appeal is free and could preserve further savings on already modest tax bills.

How Baca County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Baca County$496
Colorado State Average$1,560
National Average$1,924

Baca County

0.41%

Effective rate

Colorado Avg

0.39%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Baca County, Colorado?
The effective property tax rate in Baca County, Colorado is 0.41%. 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 Baca County?
The median annual property tax payment in Baca County is $496. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $670, while those without a mortgage pay $417.
How does Baca County compare to the Colorado average?
Baca County's effective tax rate of 0.41% is higher than the Colorado state average of 0.39%. The median annual property tax in Baca County is $496, compared to the state average of $1,560.
What is the median home value in Baca County, Colorado?
The median home value in Baca County, Colorado is $122,000, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Why is Baca County property tax rate higher than the Colorado average?
Baca County's effective property tax rate of 0.41% is higher than the Colorado average of 0.39%. This difference of 0.01% can be attributed to local funding needs for schools, infrastructure, and municipal services. Higher rates often correlate with more urbanized areas or counties with greater public service demands.
How does Baca County rank for property taxes in Colorado?
Baca County ranks #37 out of 64 counties in Colorado by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 0.41% and median annual tax of $496, it falls in the middle 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.