Morgan County, Colorado Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Colorado. Population: 7,183.
The median annual property tax in Morgan County is $1,574, which is 1% higher than the Colorado state average and 18% below the national average. The effective tax rate is 0.53% on a median home value of $299,300. Property taxes represent 2.1% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$1,574
+1% vs State
-18% vs US
Median Home Value
$299,300
-25% vs State
+41% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
0.53%
+36% vs State
-44% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$1,805
$150/mo
Without Mortgage
$1,273
$106/mo
Homeowners with a mortgage typically own higher-valued properties, which can result in higher tax bills.
Property Tax History
| Year | Median Tax | Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1,574 +10.5% | 0.53% |
| 2022 | $1,425 +15.1% | 0.51% |
| 2021 | $1,238 +10.7% | 0.52% |
| 2020 | $1,118 +4.9% | 0.51% |
| 2019 | $1,066 | 0.53% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
2.1%
of median household income
Median Income
$75,407
per year
Monthly Tax
$131
per month
Other Counties in Colorado
Pueblo County
Tax: $1,382/yr Rate: 0.51%
Routt County
Tax: $2,490/yr Rate: 0.33%
Park County
Tax: $1,679/yr Rate: 0.34%
Archuleta County
Tax: $1,541/yr Rate: 0.34%
Saguache County
Tax: $679/yr Rate: 0.34%
Adams County
Tax: $2,770/yr Rate: 0.60%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Morgan County, Colorado? ▼
The median annual property tax in Morgan County is $1,574 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 0.53% on a median home value of $299,300.
How does Morgan County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Morgan County are 18% below the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 0.53% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Morgan County? ▼
In Morgan County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,805 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $1,273. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Morgan County? ▼
Property taxes in Morgan County represent approximately 2.1% of the median household income of $75,407. 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.