Jackson County, CO property tax
Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates · updated 2026-09-20
The median effective property tax rate in Jackson County is 0.21%, below the Colorado median of 0.49% and below the national median of 0.98%. The median homeowner pays $513 a year on a home worth $250,000.
- Effective rate
- 0.21%
- Median annual bill
- $513
- Median home value
- $250,000
- Rank in Colorado
- 61of 61
Estimated annual bill by home value
| Home value | Estimated bill | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| $200,000 | $420 | $35 |
| $300,000 | $630 | $53 |
| $400,000 | $840 | $70 |
| $500,000 | $1,050 | $88 |
| $750,000 | $1,575 | $131 |
| $1,000,000 | $2,100 | $175 |
Jackson County compared with Colorado and the US
| Area | Effective rate | Median bill | Median home value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson County | 0.21% | $513 | $250,000 |
| Colorado median | 0.49% | $2,448 | $502,200 |
| United States median | 0.98% | $2,969 | n/a |
Rates and medians: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2023 5-year estimates, tables B25103 and B25077. Effective rate is median taxes paid divided by median owner-occupied home value.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Jackson County, CO?
The median effective property tax rate in Jackson County is 0.21% of home value, below the Colorado median of 0.49% and below the national median of 0.98%. The median homeowner pays $513 a year on a median home value of $250,000 (Census ACS 2023 5-year).
How much is property tax on a $400,000 house in Jackson County?
About $840 per year at the county's median effective rate of 0.21%, before exemptions. The exact bill depends on the city, school district and special districts that serve the parcel, so treat this as a planning estimate.
How does Jackson County compare with the rest of Colorado?
Jackson County ranks 61 of 61 Colorado counties by effective rate. The Colorado median is 0.49% and the median bill is $2,448.