Yuma County Property Taxes

Yuma County, Colorado

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

34.3% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$85/mo escrow

#51 of 64 counties in Colorado

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

0.48%

vs. Colorado Avg34.3% below
vs. National Avg61.9% below

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$215,600

State avg $398,069

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$1,186

$99/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$852

$71/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#51

of 64 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Yuma County, Colorado

Yuma's high rate, modest absolute taxes

Yuma County's effective tax rate of 0.475% ranks among Colorado's highest, exceeding the state average of 0.393% by 21%, yet its median property tax of $1,025 remains 62% below the national median of $2,690. The county's lower home values of $215,600 limit absolute tax obligations.

Second-highest rate in Colorado

Yuma County's 0.475% effective rate ranks second only to Weld County's 0.504% among Colorado's 64 counties, placing residents in the state's higher-tax group. Yet the county's rural character keeps median taxes at just $1,025, well below state averages.

Second-highest rate on plains region

Yuma County's 0.475% rate trails only Weld County's 0.504%, exceeding Washington County's 0.408% and Sedgwick County's 0.470%. Despite its elevated effective rate, Yuma's median tax of $1,025 remains lower than Weld's due to modest property values.

Median annual tax: approximately $1,025

On Yuma County's median home value of $215,600, residents pay $1,025 annually in property taxes. With a mortgage, that rises to $1,186; without, it drops to $852—a $334 annual difference tied to assessment methodology.

High rates justify assessment reviews

Yuma County's above-average effective tax rates make assessment appeals worthwhile for homeowners, particularly those in declining agricultural markets. A successful appeal could yield annual savings in the hundreds.

How Yuma County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Yuma County$1,025
Colorado State Average$1,560
National Average$1,924

Yuma County

0.48%

Effective rate

Colorado Avg

0.39%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Yuma County, Colorado?
The effective property tax rate in Yuma County, Colorado is 0.48%. 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 Yuma County?
The median annual property tax payment in Yuma County is $1,025. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,186, while those without a mortgage pay $852.
How does Yuma County compare to the Colorado average?
Yuma County's effective tax rate of 0.48% is higher than the Colorado state average of 0.39%. The median annual property tax in Yuma County is $1,025, compared to the state average of $1,560.
What is the median home value in Yuma County, Colorado?
The median home value in Yuma County, Colorado is $215,600, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Why is Yuma County property tax rate higher than the Colorado average?
Yuma County's effective property tax rate of 0.48% is higher than the Colorado average of 0.39%. This difference of 0.08% 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 Yuma County rank for property taxes in Colorado?
Yuma County ranks #51 out of 64 counties in Colorado by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 0.48% and median annual tax of $1,025, 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.