Cheyenne County Property Taxes

Cheyenne County, Colorado

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

44.7% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$72/mo escrow

#47 of 64 counties in Colorado

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

0.46%

vs. Colorado Avg44.7% below
vs. National Avg67.9% below

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$187,100

State avg $398,069

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$1,175

$98/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$589

$49/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#47

of 64 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Cheyenne County, Colorado

Cheyenne's tax rate exceeds national median

Cheyenne County's effective rate of 0.461% ranks above the national median of 0.370%, placing it roughly in the 65th percentile. Despite a lower median home value of $187,100, residents pay $863 annually—below the national median of $2,690.

Higher than Colorado average

At 0.461%, Cheyenne County's effective tax rate exceeds Colorado's 0.393% average by about 18%. The county's median tax of $863 falls well below the state average of $1,560, reflecting its significantly lower home values.

Eastern plains carry steep rates

Cheyenne's 0.461% rate is among Colorado's highest, outpacing neighboring rural counties and nearby Crowley County (0.492%). Eastern plains counties generally impose higher effective rates than mountain and western slope regions.

Median home costs $863 yearly

On Cheyenne's $187,100 median home, annual property taxes run approximately $863. Mortgage holders pay more ($1,175) due to escrow, while those without mortgages pay $589.

Appeal if you're overassessed

Many Colorado property owners are overassessed relative to market value and can appeal their valuations to save hundreds annually. If you believe your home is assessed too high, your county assessor's office can walk you through the process.

How Cheyenne County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Cheyenne County$863
Colorado State Average$1,560
National Average$1,924

Cheyenne County

0.46%

Effective rate

Colorado Avg

0.39%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Cheyenne County, Colorado?
The effective property tax rate in Cheyenne County, Colorado is 0.46%. 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 Cheyenne County?
The median annual property tax payment in Cheyenne County is $863. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,175, while those without a mortgage pay $589.
How does Cheyenne County compare to the Colorado average?
Cheyenne County's effective tax rate of 0.46% is higher than the Colorado state average of 0.39%. The median annual property tax in Cheyenne County is $863, compared to the state average of $1,560.
What is the median home value in Cheyenne County, Colorado?
The median home value in Cheyenne County, Colorado is $187,100, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Why is Cheyenne County property tax rate higher than the Colorado average?
Cheyenne County's effective property tax rate of 0.46% is higher than the Colorado average of 0.39%. This difference of 0.07% 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 Cheyenne County rank for property taxes in Colorado?
Cheyenne County ranks #47 out of 64 counties in Colorado by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 0.46% and median annual tax of $863, it falls in the upper 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.