Lake County, Colorado Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Colorado. Population: 2,250.
The median annual property tax in Lake County is $1,544, which is 1% lower than the Colorado state average and 20% below the national average. The effective tax rate is 0.38% on a median home value of $401,300. Property taxes represent 1.6% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$1,544
-1% vs State
-20% vs US
Median Home Value
$401,300
+1% vs State
+90% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
0.38%
-3% vs State
-60% vs US
Property Tax History
| Year | Median Tax | Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1,544 -0.4% | 0.38% |
| 2022 | $1,550 +9.2% | 0.47% |
| 2021 | $1,420 +0.2% | 0.54% |
| 2020 | $1,417 +9.4% | 0.55% |
| 2019 | $1,295 | 0.56% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
1.6%
of median household income
Median Income
$93,655
per year
Monthly Tax
$129
per month
Other Counties in Colorado
Adams County
Tax: $2,770/yr Rate: 0.60%
Delta County
Tax: $986/yr Rate: 0.31%
Hinsdale County
Tax: $1,286/yr Rate: 0.29%
Costilla County
Tax: $531/yr Rate: 0.31%
Archuleta County
Tax: $1,541/yr Rate: 0.34%
Morgan County
Tax: $1,574/yr Rate: 0.53%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Lake County, Colorado? ▼
The median annual property tax in Lake County is $1,544 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 0.38% on a median home value of $401,300.
How does Lake County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Lake County are 20% below the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 0.38% compares to 0.95% nationally.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Lake County? ▼
Property taxes in Lake County represent approximately 1.6% of the median household income of $93,655. The national benchmark is generally 2-4% of household income.
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Data source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Property tax data reflects median amounts paid by homeowners. Effective rates are calculated as median tax divided by median home value.