Bent County Property Taxes

Bent County, Colorado

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

65.9% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$44/mo escrow

#33 of 64 counties in Colorado

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

0.39%

vs. Colorado Avg65.9% below
vs. National Avg80.2% below

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$137,900

State avg $398,069

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$543

$45/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$514

$43/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#33

of 64 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Bent County, Colorado

Bent County taxes rank nationally low

Bent County's effective rate of 0.386% places it in the bottom 20% of U.S. counties, significantly below the national median of 0.52%. The median property tax of $532 is 80% lower than the national median of $2,690.

Slightly below Colorado average

Bent County's effective rate of 0.386% is nearly identical to Colorado's state average of 0.393%, making it one of the state's more typical counties. However, its median tax of $532 is just one-third the state median of $1,560, reflecting its rural, lower-valued properties.

Comparable to plains county peers

Bent County's 0.386% rate is the lowest among its southeastern neighbors, just below Baca County's 0.407%. Both counties share agricultural economies and low property values typical of Colorado's eastern plains.

What your $138k home costs

A median-valued home in Bent County at $137,900 generates approximately $532 in annual property taxes. With mortgage tax deductions included, your effective cost is $543 per year.

Review your assessment for overvaluation

Bent County homeowners should still verify their assessments against recent market transactions to catch potential errors. Even modest overassessments on rural properties can be recovered through a straightforward appeal process.

How Bent County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Bent County$532
Colorado State Average$1,560
National Average$1,924

Bent County

0.39%

Effective rate

Colorado Avg

0.39%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Bent County, Colorado?
The effective property tax rate in Bent County, Colorado is 0.39%. 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 Bent County?
The median annual property tax payment in Bent County is $532. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $543, while those without a mortgage pay $514.
How does Bent County compare to the Colorado average?
Bent County's effective tax rate of 0.39% is lower than the Colorado state average of 0.39%. The median annual property tax in Bent County is $532, compared to the state average of $1,560.
What is the median home value in Bent County, Colorado?
The median home value in Bent County, Colorado is $137,900, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Is Bent County a low property tax area in Colorado?
Yes — Bent County's effective property tax rate of 0.39% is below the Colorado average of 0.39%. The median annual property tax of $532 is also lower the state average of $1,560, making it a relatively affordable area for property taxes.
How does Bent County rank for property taxes in Colorado?
Bent County ranks #33 out of 64 counties in Colorado by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 0.39% and median annual tax of $532, 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.