Rio Grande County Property Taxes

Rio Grande County, Colorado

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

42.8% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$74/mo escrow

#41 of 64 counties in Colorado

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

0.41%

vs. Colorado Avg42.8% below
vs. National Avg66.8% below

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$215,400

State avg $398,069

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$988

$82/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$648

$54/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#41

of 64 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Rio Grande County, Colorado

Rio Grande tax rate near national norm

Rio Grande County's effective tax rate of 0.415% sits slightly above the national median, putting homeowners in roughly the 55th percentile nationwide. The median property tax of $893 is just 33% of the national median of $2,690, thanks to Rio Grande's lower home values.

Slightly above Colorado's average

Rio Grande County's effective rate of 0.415% modestly exceeds Colorado's state average of 0.393%, placing it in the upper-middle tier of the state's tax burden. The median property tax of $893 falls well short of the state median of $1,560 due to smaller home values.

Moderate tax rate for southern Colorado

Rio Grande County's 0.415% rate ranks between Saguache County (0.340%) and Phillips County (0.495%), occupying the middle ground among these eight counties. The tax burden here reflects a balance between rates and property values.

Median $215,400 home costs $893

A homeowner with the median-valued property of $215,400 in Rio Grande County pays approximately $893 per year in property taxes. With a mortgage, that increases to $988; without, it drops to $648.

Assessment review protects your equity

Rio Grande County homeowners should periodically compare their assessed values to recent sales of similar properties in the county and surrounding areas. A modest overassessment can still represent hundreds of dollars in unnecessary annual payments—worth investigating.

How Rio Grande County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Rio Grande County$893
Colorado State Average$1,560
National Average$1,924

Rio Grande County

0.41%

Effective rate

Colorado Avg

0.39%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Rio Grande County, Colorado?
The effective property tax rate in Rio Grande County, Colorado is 0.41%. 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 Rio Grande County?
The median annual property tax payment in Rio Grande County is $893. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $988, while those without a mortgage pay $648.
How does Rio Grande County compare to the Colorado average?
Rio Grande County's effective tax rate of 0.41% is higher than the Colorado state average of 0.39%. The median annual property tax in Rio Grande County is $893, compared to the state average of $1,560.
What is the median home value in Rio Grande County, Colorado?
The median home value in Rio Grande County, Colorado is $215,400, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Why is Rio Grande County property tax rate higher than the Colorado average?
Rio Grande County's effective property tax rate of 0.41% is higher than the Colorado average of 0.39%. This difference of 0.02% 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 Rio Grande County rank for property taxes in Colorado?
Rio Grande County ranks #41 out of 64 counties in Colorado by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 0.41% and median annual tax of $893, 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.