Custer County Property Tax Rate

Colorado

0.39%effective rate

Custer County, Colorado has an effective property tax rate of 0.39%, which is 58% lower than the national average of 0.92%. On a home valued at $392,100, homeowners pay approximately $1,547 per year in property taxes. Custer County ranks #31 out of 64 counties in Colorado for property tax rates.

Median Tax Paid🏠

$1,547

Per year

Median Home Value📊

$392,100

2024 estimate

Tax as % of Income💰

2.13%

Median income: $72,674

State Rank📍

#31

of 64 counties in CO

Tax Breakdown

With Mortgage

$1,734

median annual tax

Without Mortgage

$1,442

median annual tax

Homeowners with a mortgage in Custer County pay on average $292 more per year than those without. This difference often reflects how property tax escrow accounts in mortgaged homes capture the full tax obligation.

How Custer County Compares

Custer County
0.39%
Colorado Average
0.48%
National Average
0.92%

Top Counties in Colorado

Adams
0.61%
Broomfield
0.60%
Kiowa
0.58%
Phillips
0.56%
Douglas
0.55%
Boulder
0.53%
Arapahoe
0.52%
Morgan
0.52%

Colorado Property Tax Exemptions

Available to Custer County homeowners

Senior Homestead

50% of the first $200,000 of actual value (up to $100,000)

Homeowners age 65+ who have lived in the home for 10+ consecutive years

Disabled Veteran

50% of the first $200,000 of actual value

Veterans with 100% permanent service-connected disability

Property Tax Calculator

Estimate your annual property tax in Custer County

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$50k$2M

Estimated Annual Property Tax

$1,170

$98/month · Rate: 0.39%

Quick Facts

Population5,247
Owner-Occupied49.2%
National Rank#2954 of 3,135
Median Income$72,674

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Frequently Asked Questions

Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Effective tax rates are calculated by dividing median real estate taxes paid by median home value. Actual property tax rates may vary based on local taxing jurisdictions, exemptions, and assessment practices. This information is for general reference only and should not be used as a substitute for professional tax advice.