Lincoln County Property Taxes
Lincoln County, Colorado
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
43.2% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$74/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.38%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$232,100
State avg ▼ $398,069
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$970
$81/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$592
$49/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#30
of 64 counties (1 = lowest)
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About Property Taxes in Lincoln County, Colorado
Lincoln County taxes run lower than average
Lincoln County's effective tax rate of 0.382% sits below the national median of 0.470%, placing it in roughly the 35th percentile nationally. The median property tax of $886 represents just 33% of the national median of $2,690, reflecting the county's rural character and modest home values ($232,100 median). Lincoln residents enjoy below-average national tax burdens.
Slightly below Colorado's typical rate
Lincoln's 0.382% effective rate sits just below Colorado's state average of 0.393%, positioning the county as slightly more tax-friendly than typical. The median tax of $886 falls well below the state median of $1,560, confirming Lincoln's status as a lower-tax Colorado county. Residents here pay below-state-average property taxes.
Lower taxes in the eastern plains
Lincoln's 0.382% rate sits between Las Animas County (0.244%) and Kit Carson County (0.515%), offering a middle-ground option in the eastern region. The $886 median tax bill is the second-lowest surveyed after Las Animas. Lincoln provides rural residents with reasonable tax efficiency.
What a Lincoln County homeowner pays
The median Lincoln County home valued at $232,100 generates an estimated annual property tax of $886. With a mortgage, homeowners pay approximately $970, while those owning outright pay around $592. Lincoln's tax bills remain among the state's most affordable for typical rural properties.
Rural assessments need checking too
Rural properties like Lincoln County's often face less frequent reassessments, allowing outdated valuations to persist and inflate taxes. If your assessment hasn't changed in several years despite local market shifts, request a reassessment. An appeal could unlock additional savings on an already-affordable tax bill.
How Lincoln County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Lincoln County
0.38%
Effective rate
Colorado Avg
0.39%
Effective rate
National Avg
0.91%
Effective rate
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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.