South Fork, Colorado property tax

Median property tax, home value and effective rate (Census 2020โ€“2024)

Updated Oct 17, 2026, 1:57 AM ET
Effective property tax rate
0.32%

Homeowners in South Fork, Colorado paid a median $1,359 a year in property tax on a median home worth $423,800, an effective rate of about 0.32% (Census 2020โ€“2024).

Census ACS 2020โ€“2024 5-year medians

#40 lowest of 235Colorado places we cover

0.39%Rio Grande County overall
Median tax paid
$1,359
per year, 2020โ€“24
Median home value
$423,800
owner-occupied
Effective rate
0.32%
tax รท value
Tax vs. income
1.8%
of $76,250 median household income
Owner costs
$1,458/mo
median with a mortgage, incl. tax & insurance

South Fork vs county, state and US

Effective rate

South Fork0.32%
Rio Grande County0.39%
Colorado0.48%
United States0.94%

Median tax paid per year

South Fork$1,359
Rio Grande County$925
Colorado$2,602
United States$3,119

Tax on a home in South Fork

At the local 0.32% effective rate

Home valueEstimated yearly taxPer month
$150,000$481$40
$250,000$802$67
$350,000$1,122$94
$500,000$1,603$134

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020โ€“2024 5-year estimates, tables B25103 (median real estate taxes paid), B25077 (median home value), B25003, B25088, B19013 and B01003. These are 2020โ€“2024 medians reported by owner-occupants, not 2026 tax bills or official mill rates. The effective rate here is median tax รท median home value. Actual bills depend on assessed value, exemptions (homestead, senior, veteran) and local levies. Check with your county assessor or treasurer. Not tax advice.

Frequently asked questions

What is the property tax rate in South Fork, Colorado?

Homeowners in South Fork, Colorado paid a median $1,359 a year in property tax on a median home worth $423,800, an effective rate of about 0.32% (Census 2020โ€“2024).

How much is property tax on a $250,000 home in South Fork?

About $802 a year at the 0.32% median effective rate. Exemptions such as homestead can lower it.

Is property tax in South Fork higher than the rest of Colorado?

South Fork ranks #40 lowest of 235 Colorado places we track. The statewide effective rate is 0.48%. Rio Grande County overall is 0.39%.