Jackson County property tax
Homeowners in Jackson County, Colorado typically pay about 0.17% of their home's value in property tax each year — a median bill of $416 on a median home value of $239,600.
Typical effective rate
0.17%
higher than 100% of U.S. counties
Median tax paid
$416
per year
Median home value
$239,600
In CO
#64
of 64 ranked counties
At a glance
- Effective rate 0.17% — 81% lower than the U.S. median of 0.94%, and 64% lower than the Colorado median of 0.48%.
- With vs. without a mortgage — median tax $0 for mortgaged homes, $416 for homes owned outright.
- State ranking — 64th highest effective rate of 64 ranked Colorado counties; nationally it sits around the 0th percentile.
Estimate a bill for Jackson County
Apply this county's typical effective rate (0.17%) to a home value of your choice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Jackson County, CO?
The typical effective property-tax rate in Jackson County is 0.17% of a home's value per year, based on median taxes paid ($416) divided by the median home value ($239,600) 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 Jackson County?
The median owner-occupied home in Jackson County is valued at $239,600, and the median real estate tax paid is $416 per year. Homes with a mortgage have a median tax of $0, versus $416 for homes without one.
How does Jackson County compare to the rest of Colorado?
Jackson County's effective rate is 64% lower than the Colorado median, ranking 64th of 64 ranked counties in the state.
Compare nearby Colorado counties
Counties ranked closest to Jackson County by in-state effective rate. Open the comparison tool or see all Colorado counties.
| In-state | County | Effective rate | Median tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| 58 | Ouray County | 0.28% | $2,050 |
| 59 | Dolores County | 0.27% | $659 |
| 60 | San Miguel County | 0.26% | $1,900 |
| 61 | La Plata County | 0.26% | $1,552 |
| 62 | Gilpin County | 0.23% | $1,310 |
| 63 | Las Animas County | 0.23% | $535 |
Official data & resources for Jackson County
- Jackson County Census profile (data.census.gov) — housing, value and tax figures for this county.
- Table B25103 for Jackson County — median real estate taxes paid (the source for the tax figures above).
- Table B25077 for Jackson 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.