Clear Creek County Property Taxes

Clear Creek County, Colorado

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

38.5% above state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$180/mo escrow

#29 of 64 counties in Colorado

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

0.38%

vs. Colorado Avg38.5% above
vs. National Avg19.7% below

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$572,800

State avg $398,069

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$2,138

$178/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$2,217

$185/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#29

of 64 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Clear Creek County, Colorado

Clear Creek slightly below national median

Clear Creek County's effective rate of 0.377% sits just above the national median of 0.370%, placing it near the 50th percentile. On a $572,800 median home, residents pay $2,160 annually—below the national median property tax of $2,690.

Near Colorado's state average

Clear Creek's 0.377% rate nearly matches Colorado's 0.393% state average, making it representative of typical Colorado property tax burdens. The county's median tax of $2,160 exceeds the state average of $1,560, reflecting higher mountain property values.

Mountain neighbor comparison

Clear Creek's 0.377% rate runs slightly higher than nearby Chaffee County (0.278%) and Custer County (0.362%). Among Colorado's mountain counties, Clear Creek sits in the middle range for effective tax rates.

Median home costs $2,160 yearly

On Clear Creek's $572,800 median home, annual property taxes run approximately $2,160. Mortgage holders pay $2,138, while those without mortgages pay $2,217.

Review your assessment

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 Clear Creek County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Clear Creek County$2,160
Colorado State Average$1,560
National Average$1,924

Clear Creek County

0.38%

Effective rate

Colorado Avg

0.39%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Clear Creek County, Colorado?
The effective property tax rate in Clear Creek County, Colorado is 0.38%. 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 Clear Creek County?
The median annual property tax payment in Clear Creek County is $2,160. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $2,138, while those without a mortgage pay $2,217.
How does Clear Creek County compare to the Colorado average?
Clear Creek County's effective tax rate of 0.38% is lower than the Colorado state average of 0.39%. The median annual property tax in Clear Creek County is $2,160, compared to the state average of $1,560.
What is the median home value in Clear Creek County, Colorado?
The median home value in Clear Creek County, Colorado is $572,800, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Is Clear Creek County a low property tax area in Colorado?
Yes — Clear Creek County's effective property tax rate of 0.38% is below the Colorado average of 0.39%. The median annual property tax of $2,160 is also comparable to the state average of $1,560, making it a relatively affordable area for property taxes.
How does Clear Creek County rank for property taxes in Colorado?
Clear Creek County ranks #29 out of 64 counties in Colorado by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 0.38% and median annual tax of $2,160, 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.