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Otero County

Otero County, Colorado

Effective Tax Rate

0.32%

Median Annual Tax

$518

How Otero County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Otero County$518
Colorado State Average$1,560
National Average$1,924

Otero County

0.32%

Effective rate

Colorado Avg

0.39%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Tax by Mortgage Status

With Mortgage

$633

per year

Without Mortgage

$423

per year

Estimate Your Property Tax

$

Annual Tax

$518

Monthly Escrow

$43

Effective Rate

0.32%

vs. Colorado State Average▼ 66.8% below
vs. National Average▼ 80.7% below
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Otero County, Colorado?
The effective property tax rate in Otero County, Colorado is 0.32%. 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 Otero County?
The median annual property tax payment in Otero County is $518. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $633, while those without a mortgage pay $423.
How does Otero County compare to the Colorado average?
Otero County's effective tax rate of 0.32% is lower than the Colorado state average of 0.39%. The median annual property tax in Otero County is $518, compared to the state average of $1,560.
What is the median home value in Otero County, Colorado?
The median home value in Otero County, Colorado is $160,700, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
How are property taxes calculated in Colorado?
Property taxes in Colorado are calculated based on the assessed value of your property multiplied by the local mill levy (tax rate). The assessed value is determined by your county assessor and may differ from market value. Homeowners may qualify for exemptions such as homestead, senior, veteran, or disability exemptions that can reduce the taxable value. Tax rates vary by county and include levies for schools, municipal services, and special districts.

Counties with Similar Tax Rates

Prowers County(CO)

Rate0.33%
Median Tax$494

Routt County(CO)

Rate0.33%
Median Tax$2,490

Summit County(CO)

Rate0.31%
Median Tax$2,641

Delta County(CO)

Rate0.31%
Median Tax$986
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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.

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