Rio Grande County property tax
Homeowners in Rio Grande County, Colorado typically pay about 0.39% of their home's value in property tax each year — a median bill of $925 on a median home value of $239,500.
Typical effective rate
0.39%
higher than 94% of U.S. counties
Median tax paid
$925
per year
Median home value
$239,500
In CO
#33
of 64 ranked counties
At a glance
- Effective rate 0.39% — 59% lower than the U.S. median of 0.94%, and 20% lower than the Colorado median of 0.48%.
- With vs. without a mortgage — median tax $983 for mortgaged homes, $721 for homes owned outright.
- State ranking — 33rd highest effective rate of 64 ranked Colorado counties; nationally it sits around the 6th percentile.
Estimate a bill for Rio Grande County
Apply this county's typical effective rate (0.39%) to a home value of your choice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Rio Grande County, CO?
The typical effective property-tax rate in Rio Grande County is 0.39% of a home's value per year, based on median taxes paid ($925) divided by the median home value ($239,500) in the Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. This is a typical burden for comparison, not a statutory mill rate.
How much is property tax on a typical home in Rio Grande County?
The median owner-occupied home in Rio Grande County is valued at $239,500, and the median real estate tax paid is $925 per year. Homes with a mortgage have a median tax of $983, versus $721 for homes without one.
How does Rio Grande County compare to the rest of Colorado?
Rio Grande County's effective rate is 20% lower than the Colorado median, ranking 33rd of 64 ranked counties in the state.
Compare nearby Colorado counties
Counties ranked closest to Rio Grande County by in-state effective rate. Open the comparison tool or see all Colorado counties.
| In-state | County | Effective rate | Median tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 | Custer County | 0.39% | $1,547 |
| 31 | Washington County | 0.39% | $874 |
| 32 | Clear Creek County | 0.39% | $2,350 |
| 34 | Mesa County | 0.38% | $1,439 |
| 35 | Fremont County | 0.36% | $1,175 |
| 36 | Pitkin County | 0.36% | $4,074 |
Official data & resources for Rio Grande County
- Rio Grande County Census profile (data.census.gov) — housing, value and tax figures for this county.
- Table B25103 for Rio Grande County — median real estate taxes paid (the source for the tax figures above).
- Table B25077 for Rio Grande County — median home value.
- Federal forms & is property tax deductible? — IRS Pub 530, Schedule A and the SALT cap, plus your state tax agency.
Finding your exact bill
Your county or municipal assessor (sometimes called the appraisal district, property appraiser, or tax collector) sets the assessed value and the exact millage that produces your bill. Search for "[county name] [state] assessor" or "property tax" on an official .gov site.
Figures on this page are Census survey medians for the whole county (2020–2024 5-year), not an assessment of any individual property. Rates, exemptions and assessment practices vary by municipality and school district within a county.