Curry County Property Taxes
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
8.1% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$85/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.59%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$171,200
State avg $192,727
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$1,408
$117/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$613
$51/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#20
of 33 counties (1 = lowest)
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Homeowner context
What this means for a Curry County homeowner
Use these county medians as a planning baseline. Your actual bill depends on assessed value, exemptions, millage, and local taxing districts.
Tax pressure
0.59%
0.02 percentage points above the state average
Typical bill
$1,017
$90 below the state median
State position
#20
Ranked from lowest to highest effective rate across 33 New Mexico counties.
Data Story
About Property Taxes in Curry County, New Mexico
Curry's tax rate sits slightly below national median
Curry County's effective tax rate of 0.555% runs modestly below the national median of 0.595%, placing it near the bottom third nationally. The median property tax of $893 represents just one-third of the national median of $2,690, reflecting Curry's lower median home value of $160,800.
Curry ranks among New Mexico's lower-tax counties
Curry County's 0.555% effective rate is about 6.7% below the New Mexico average of 0.595%, making it one of the state's most tax-friendly jurisdictions. The median tax of $893 trails the state average of $1,043, providing favorable tax treatment within New Mexico.
Curry competes well with surrounding rural counties
Curry's 0.555% rate is lower than most peer counties across eastern New Mexico and the panhandle region, offering competitive advantage for property owners. Its median home value of $160,800 aligns with other rural counties while maintaining lower effective tax rates.
A $160,800 home costs $893 annually
The typical Curry County homeowner with a median-valued property of $160,800 pays approximately $893 in annual property taxes. Owners with mortgages pay more due to escrow, averaging around $1,254 per year.
Assessment appeals remain worthwhile even at low rates
While Curry County maintains relatively low tax rates, homeowners should still consider appealing assessments if they believe valuations exceed fair market values. Even in favorable tax environments, successful appeals can provide additional relief.
How Curry County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Curry County
0.59%
Effective rate
New Mexico Avg
0.57%
Effective rate
National Avg
0.88%
Effective rate
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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.
Estimates are informational only and are not tax, legal, financial, or assessment appeal advice. Verify parcel-specific amounts with the county assessor or tax collector.