Custer County Property Taxes

Custer County, Colorado

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

16.7% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$108/mo escrow

#28 of 64 counties in Colorado

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

0.36%

vs. Colorado Avg16.7% below
vs. National Avg51.7% below

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$358,800

State avg $398,069

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$1,367

$114/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$1,271

$106/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#28

of 64 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Custer County, Colorado

Custer's rate slightly below national median

Custer County's effective rate of 0.362% sits just below the national median of 0.370%, placing it near the 45th percentile. On a $358,800 median home, residents pay $1,300 annually—less than half the national median property tax of $2,690.

Below Colorado's state average

Custer's 0.362% rate falls below Colorado's 0.393% average, making it a relatively tax-friendly mountain county. The county's median tax of $1,300 runs below the state average of $1,560 despite moderate home values.

Mountain county with low burden

Custer's 0.362% rate ranks favorably against nearby Clear Creek County (0.377%) and Chaffee County (0.278%). Among Colorado's mountain counties, Custer offers a moderate tax environment.

Median home costs $1,300 yearly

On Custer's $358,800 median home, annual property taxes run approximately $1,300. Mortgage holders pay $1,367, while those without mortgages pay $1,271.

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 Custer County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Custer County$1,300
Colorado State Average$1,560
National Average$1,924

Custer County

0.36%

Effective rate

Colorado Avg

0.39%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Custer County, Colorado?
The effective property tax rate in Custer County, Colorado is 0.36%. 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 Custer County?
The median annual property tax payment in Custer County is $1,300. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,367, while those without a mortgage pay $1,271.
How does Custer County compare to the Colorado average?
Custer County's effective tax rate of 0.36% is lower than the Colorado state average of 0.39%. The median annual property tax in Custer County is $1,300, compared to the state average of $1,560.
What is the median home value in Custer County, Colorado?
The median home value in Custer County, Colorado is $358,800, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Is Custer County a low property tax area in Colorado?
Yes — Custer County's effective property tax rate of 0.36% is below the Colorado average of 0.39%. The median annual property tax of $1,300 is also lower the state average of $1,560, making it a relatively affordable area for property taxes.
How does Custer County rank for property taxes in Colorado?
Custer County ranks #28 out of 64 counties in Colorado by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 0.36% and median annual tax of $1,300, 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.