Mineral County Property Taxes

Mineral County, Colorado

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

6.3% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$122/mo escrow

#25 of 64 counties in Colorado

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

0.35%

vs. Colorado Avg6.3% below
vs. National Avg45.7% below

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$413,000

State avg $398,069

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$1,404

$117/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$1,568

$131/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#25

of 64 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Mineral County, Colorado

Mineral County taxes well below U.S. average

At 0.354%, Mineral County's effective tax rate sits nearly 40% lower than the national median home tax burden. Property owners here pay a median of $1,462 annually, roughly half the $2,690 national median despite homes valued 46% higher than the U.S. average.

Among Colorado's most tax-friendly counties

Mineral County ranks in the lower half of Colorado's 64 counties for effective tax rates at 0.354%, beating the state average of 0.393% by a meaningful margin. The county's median tax bill of $1,462 undercuts the state median of $1,560.

Competitive with regional mountain communities

Mineral County's 0.354% rate edges out Ouray County (0.277%) but sits slightly higher than neighboring Montezuma County (0.297%). Among regional peers, Mineral offers middle-ground tax efficiency while maintaining higher median home values than most neighbors.

Median home costs about $1,462 annually

A typical Mineral County home valued at $413,000 incurs roughly $1,462 in annual property tax at the current 0.354% rate. Homeowners with mortgages pay slightly less ($1,404), while those without mortgages pay $1,568.

Appeal if your assessment seems too high

Many Colorado property owners are overassessed relative to fair market value. Mineral County residents can file a formal appeal with the county assessor if they believe their property tax bill doesn't reflect current market conditions.

How Mineral County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Mineral County$1,462
Colorado State Average$1,560
National Average$1,924

Mineral County

0.35%

Effective rate

Colorado Avg

0.39%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Mineral County, Colorado?
The effective property tax rate in Mineral County, Colorado is 0.35%. 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 Mineral County?
The median annual property tax payment in Mineral County is $1,462. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,404, while those without a mortgage pay $1,568.
How does Mineral County compare to the Colorado average?
Mineral County's effective tax rate of 0.35% is lower than the Colorado state average of 0.39%. The median annual property tax in Mineral County is $1,462, compared to the state average of $1,560.
What is the median home value in Mineral County, Colorado?
The median home value in Mineral County, Colorado is $413,000, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Is Mineral County a low property tax area in Colorado?
Yes — Mineral County's effective property tax rate of 0.35% is below the Colorado average of 0.39%. The median annual property tax of $1,462 is also lower the state average of $1,560, making it a relatively affordable area for property taxes.
How does Mineral County rank for property taxes in Colorado?
Mineral County ranks #25 out of 64 counties in Colorado by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 0.35% and median annual tax of $1,462, 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.