Huerfano County Property Taxes

Huerfano County, Colorado

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

54.7% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$59/mo escrow

#7 of 64 counties in Colorado

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

0.28%

vs. Colorado Avg54.7% below
vs. National Avg73.7% below

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$256,700

State avg $398,069

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$750

$63/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$675

$56/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#7

of 64 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Huerfano County, Colorado

Huerfano's rate is far below national average

At 0.275%, Huerfano's effective tax rate sits well below the national median of 0.52%, ranking it in approximately the 18th percentile. Huerfano residents enjoy some of the lowest property tax burdens in the United States.

Huerfano ranks low among Colorado counties

At 0.275%, Huerfano's rate sits notably below Colorado's 0.393% state average, placing it in roughly the 28th percentile among the state's 64 counties. The county offers clear tax advantages compared to state norms.

Huerfano compares well to regional peers

Huerfano's 0.275% rate beats Kiowa County (0.580%, significantly higher) but sits near Hinsdale (0.293%) and other southern Colorado counties. Regional tax rates show considerable variation across this rural area.

Median home: $707 annual property tax

With a median home value of $256,700, Huerfano homeowners pay approximately $707 per year in property taxes. That's among the lowest annual tax bills in the state—less than $1,000 annually even on homes valued near the national average.

Even low-income areas deserve assessment review

Rural Colorado counties like Huerfano sometimes have outdated or inconsistent assessments relative to actual property values. Filing a tax appeal costs nothing and can identify legitimate overvaluation that warrants adjustment.

How Huerfano County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Huerfano County$707
Colorado State Average$1,560
National Average$1,924

Huerfano County

0.28%

Effective rate

Colorado Avg

0.39%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Huerfano County, Colorado?
The effective property tax rate in Huerfano County, Colorado is 0.28%. 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 Huerfano County?
The median annual property tax payment in Huerfano County is $707. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $750, while those without a mortgage pay $675.
How does Huerfano County compare to the Colorado average?
Huerfano County's effective tax rate of 0.28% is lower than the Colorado state average of 0.39%. The median annual property tax in Huerfano County is $707, compared to the state average of $1,560.
What is the median home value in Huerfano County, Colorado?
The median home value in Huerfano County, Colorado is $256,700, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Is Huerfano County a low property tax area in Colorado?
Yes — Huerfano County's effective property tax rate of 0.28% is below the Colorado average of 0.39%. The median annual property tax of $707 is also lower the state average of $1,560, making it a relatively affordable area for property taxes.
How does Huerfano County rank for property taxes in Colorado?
Huerfano County ranks #7 out of 64 counties in Colorado by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 0.28% and median annual tax of $707, it falls in the lower 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.