Cibola County, NM property tax
Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates · updated 2026-09-20
The median effective property tax rate in Cibola County is 0.82%, above the New Mexico median of 0.72% and below the national median of 0.98%. The median homeowner pays $983 a year on a home worth $120,000.
- Effective rate
- 0.82%
- Median annual bill
- $983
- Median home value
- $120,000
- Rank in New Mexico
- 3of 32
Estimated annual bill by home value
| Home value | Estimated bill | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| $200,000 | $1,640 | $137 |
| $300,000 | $2,460 | $205 |
| $400,000 | $3,280 | $273 |
| $500,000 | $4,100 | $342 |
| $750,000 | $6,150 | $513 |
| $1,000,000 | $8,200 | $683 |
Cibola County compared with New Mexico and the US
| Area | Effective rate | Median bill | Median home value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cibola County | 0.82% | $983 | $120,000 |
| New Mexico median | 0.72% | $1,669 | $232,200 |
| 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 Cibola County, NM?
The median effective property tax rate in Cibola County is 0.82% of home value, above the New Mexico median of 0.72% and below the national median of 0.98%. The median homeowner pays $983 a year on a median home value of $120,000 (Census ACS 2023 5-year).
How much is property tax on a $400,000 house in Cibola County?
About $3,280 per year at the county's median effective rate of 0.82%, 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 Cibola County compare with the rest of New Mexico?
Cibola County ranks 3 of 32 New Mexico counties by effective rate. The New Mexico median is 0.72% and the median bill is $1,669.