Pueblo County Property Taxes

Pueblo County, Colorado

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

11.4% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$115/mo escrow

#56 of 64 counties in Colorado

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

0.51%

vs. Colorado Avg11.4% below
vs. National Avg48.6% below

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$271,800

State avg $398,069

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$1,470

$123/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$1,195

$100/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#56

of 64 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Pueblo County, Colorado

Pueblo taxes exceed U.S. average

Pueblo County's effective tax rate of 0.508% ranks in the top quartile nationally, meaning homeowners here pay more aggressively than three-quarters of Americans. The median property tax of $1,382 exceeds the national median of $2,690 by about half the national figure, though Pueblo's home values remain lower.

Second-highest rate in Colorado

Pueblo County's effective rate of 0.508% is the second-highest among Colorado's 64 counties, exceeded only by a handful of mining and resort areas. At $1,382 in median annual property tax, Pueblo residents pay slightly less than the state median of $1,560, but at a significantly steeper rate.

Steepest tax burden in southern region

Pueblo County's 0.508% rate surpasses Rio Grande County (0.415%), making it the highest-taxing county in this analysis after Phillips County (0.495%). Pueblo homeowners pay substantially more than their neighbors despite similar property values.

Median $271,800 home costs $1,382

A homeowner with the median-valued property of $271,800 in Pueblo County pays approximately $1,382 per year in property taxes. With a mortgage, that increases to $1,470; without, it drops to $1,195.

Appeals could ease Pueblo's burden

Pueblo County homeowners facing the state's second-highest tax rate should especially scrutinize their assessments for accuracy, as assessment errors compound quickly at higher rates. If recent sales of comparable homes suggest overvaluation, filing an appeal can yield meaningful annual savings.

How Pueblo County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Pueblo County$1,382
Colorado State Average$1,560
National Average$1,924

Pueblo County

0.51%

Effective rate

Colorado Avg

0.39%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Pueblo County, Colorado?
The effective property tax rate in Pueblo County, Colorado is 0.51%. 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 Pueblo County?
The median annual property tax payment in Pueblo County is $1,382. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,470, while those without a mortgage pay $1,195.
How does Pueblo County compare to the Colorado average?
Pueblo County's effective tax rate of 0.51% is higher than the Colorado state average of 0.39%. The median annual property tax in Pueblo County is $1,382, compared to the state average of $1,560.
What is the median home value in Pueblo County, Colorado?
The median home value in Pueblo County, Colorado is $271,800, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Why is Pueblo County property tax rate higher than the Colorado average?
Pueblo County's effective property tax rate of 0.51% is higher than the Colorado average of 0.39%. This difference of 0.12% can be attributed to local funding needs for schools, infrastructure, and municipal services. Higher rates often correlate with more urbanized areas or counties with greater public service demands.
How does Pueblo County rank for property taxes in Colorado?
Pueblo County ranks #56 out of 64 counties in Colorado by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 0.51% and median annual tax of $1,382, it falls in the upper 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.