Prowers County Property Taxes

Prowers County, Colorado

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

68.3% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$41/mo escrow

#18 of 64 counties in Colorado

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

0.33%

vs. Colorado Avg68.3% below
vs. National Avg81.6% below

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$150,900

State avg $398,069

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$635

$53/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$376

$31/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#18

of 64 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Prowers County, Colorado

Prowers County offers the nation's lowest

Prowers County's effective tax rate of 0.327% ranks among the lowest in America, putting homeowners in roughly the 5th percentile nationally. The median property tax of $494 is just 18% of the national median of $2,690, making Prowers one of the most tax-friendly counties in the country.

Lowest taxes in Colorado by far

Prowers County's 0.327% effective rate is the lowest among Colorado's 64 counties, falling well below the state average of 0.393%. At $494 annually, the median property tax is less than one-third the state median of $1,560.

Clear tax advantage over region

Prowers County's 0.327% rate beats every comparison county in this analysis, including Rio Blanco (0.344%), Saguache (0.340%), and Routt County (0.329%). For rural eastern Colorado homeowners, Prowers stands out as the most affordable place to own property.

Median $150,900 home costs just $494

A homeowner with the median-valued property of $150,900 in Prowers County pays approximately $494 per year in property taxes. With a mortgage, that figure increases slightly to $635; without one, it drops to $376.

Even Prowers homeowners should check

Overassessment affects properties across all tax rates, and Prowers County homeowners should still review their assessments periodically against local market data. Even a small tax bill can be reduced further through a successful appeal, especially if comparable homes in the area sold for less.

How Prowers County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Prowers County$494
Colorado State Average$1,560
National Average$1,924

Prowers County

0.33%

Effective rate

Colorado Avg

0.39%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Prowers County, Colorado?
The effective property tax rate in Prowers County, Colorado is 0.33%. 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 Prowers County?
The median annual property tax payment in Prowers County is $494. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $635, while those without a mortgage pay $376.
How does Prowers County compare to the Colorado average?
Prowers County's effective tax rate of 0.33% is lower than the Colorado state average of 0.39%. The median annual property tax in Prowers County is $494, compared to the state average of $1,560.
What is the median home value in Prowers County, Colorado?
The median home value in Prowers County, Colorado is $150,900, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Is Prowers County a low property tax area in Colorado?
Yes — Prowers County's effective property tax rate of 0.33% is below the Colorado average of 0.39%. The median annual property tax of $494 is also lower the state average of $1,560, making it a relatively affordable area for property taxes.
How does Prowers County rank for property taxes in Colorado?
Prowers County ranks #18 out of 64 counties in Colorado by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 0.33% and median annual tax of $494, 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.