Baca County is located in the far southeastern corner of Colorado, bordering Kansas to the east, Oklahoma to the south, and New Mexico to the southwest. Established in 1889 and named for pioneer and politician Felipe Baca, it forms part of the High Plains region and includes the well-known “Four Corners of Colorado,” where the state’s southeastern boundary meets Oklahoma and New Mexico. The county is sparsely populated and is among Colorado’s smallest counties by population, with roughly 3,500 residents. Its character is predominantly rural, with extensive agricultural land, small towns, and large distances between communities. The landscape consists mainly of flat to gently rolling prairie, shortgrass rangeland, and irrigated or dryland fields, shaped by a semi-arid climate and wide-open vistas. The local economy centers on farming and ranching, with related services supporting the region. The county seat and largest community is Springfield.

Baca County Local Demographic Profile

Baca County is a rural county in the far southeastern corner of Colorado on the High Plains, bordering Kansas, Oklahoma, and New Mexico. The county seat is Springfield; for local government and planning resources, visit the Baca County official website.

Population Size

According to the U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts for Baca County, Colorado, the county’s population was 3,530 (2023 estimate).

Age & Gender

According to the U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts for Baca County, Colorado:

  • Under age 18: 18.0%
  • Age 65 and over: 32.3%
  • Female persons: 48.5%
  • Male persons: 51.5% (computed as 100% − female share)

Racial & Ethnic Composition

According to the U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts for Baca County, Colorado (race categories shown as shares of total population; Hispanic/Latino is an ethnicity and may overlap with race):

  • White alone: 88.0%
  • Black or African American alone: 0.5%
  • American Indian and Alaska Native alone: 1.5%
  • Asian alone: 0.2%
  • Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone: 0.0%
  • Two or more races: 9.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino (of any race): 6.0%

Household & Housing Data

According to the U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts for Baca County, Colorado:

  • Households (2019–2023): 1,520
  • Persons per household (2019–2023): 2.11
  • Owner-occupied housing unit rate (2019–2023): 78.7%
  • Median value of owner-occupied housing units (2019–2023, in 2023 dollars): $93,800
  • Median selected monthly owner costs, with a mortgage (2019–2023): $1,264
  • Median selected monthly owner costs, without a mortgage (2019–2023): $490
  • Median gross rent (2019–2023): $622
  • Housing units (2023): 2,075

Email Usage

Baca County’s large land area and very low population density increase per‑household infrastructure costs, making reliable internet access more uneven than in urban Colorado; this shapes how consistently residents can use email for work, services, and communication.

Direct county‑level email-usage statistics are generally not published, so broadband and device access are used as proxies for email adoption. The U.S. Census Bureau (ACS) provides indicators such as household broadband subscription and computer ownership, which track the practical ability to access webmail and email apps. These measures are best interpreted alongside the county’s age structure in ACS: older age distributions typically correlate with lower routine use of online services, including email, compared with prime working‑age populations.

Gender distribution is available in ACS but is typically less determinative of email adoption than access, education, and age; it is most relevant for interpreting labor‑force and caregiving roles tied to online service use.

Connectivity limitations are reflected in federal availability and performance mapping, including the FCC National Broadband Map, which documents provider presence and advertised service levels across rural areas, where coverage gaps and longer last‑mile distances can constrain consistent email access.

Mobile Phone Usage

Baca County is located in the far southeastern corner of Colorado on the High Plains, bordering Kansas, Oklahoma, and New Mexico. It is among the least-populated counties in the state, with a largely agricultural land use pattern and very low population density spread across small towns (notably Springfield, the county seat) and wide rural areas. Flat-to-gently rolling plains terrain generally supports long-range radio propagation, but the combination of sparse population, long distances between settlements, and limited middle-mile/backhaul infrastructure can constrain mobile network buildout and reduce the consistency of high-speed mobile broadband outside town centers.

Key distinction: network availability vs. adoption

  • Network availability refers to where mobile carriers report service (coverage) and what technologies are deployed (e.g., 4G LTE, 5G).
  • Adoption refers to whether households and individuals actually subscribe to mobile service, own smartphones, and use mobile data.

County-level coverage and county-level adoption are not always measured in the same datasets or timeframes. Coverage is typically modeled or provider-reported, while adoption is often derived from household surveys.

Mobile penetration / access indicators (adoption)

What is available at county scale

  • The most consistent county-level “access” indicator available publicly is household subscription status, including cellular data plans, from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (ACS). This is not the same as carrier coverage; it reflects reported subscriptions in occupied housing units. County tables and profiles can be accessed through the Census Bureau’s tools, including data.census.gov and background methodology via the American Community Survey (ACS).
  • Another Census-derived indicator sometimes used in broadband planning is the share of households with internet subscription type, including categories such as mobile (cellular) data plans and fixed broadband. These measures are survey-based and can have higher margins of error in very small counties.

Limitations specific to Baca County

  • Baca County’s small population means ACS estimates can carry large margins of error, especially for subcategories like “cellular data plan only” or device ownership. County-level results are usable for broad characterization but are less reliable for fine-grained comparisons year-to-year.
  • There is no single authoritative, continuously updated, county-level “mobile penetration rate” (subscriptions per person) published by carriers or regulators in the way some countries report it; U.S. public sources primarily rely on household surveys and program data.

Mobile internet usage patterns and technology (availability)

4G LTE and 5G availability

  • Carrier-reported mobile broadband coverage at sub-county resolution can be reviewed through the FCC’s Broadband Data Collection (BDC) program. The FCC provides map-based and downloadable views of provider-reported mobile broadband coverage and technology through the FCC National Broadband Map and documentation at FCC Broadband Data Collection.
  • In rural High Plains counties, reported 4G LTE coverage is commonly broader than 5G, with 5G more likely to concentrate near towns and along primary road corridors where backhaul and site density support newer deployments. The FCC map is the primary public reference for distinguishing reported 4G LTE versus 5G service footprints.

Performance vs. coverage

  • The FCC map describes reported availability (where providers claim a given service can be delivered under their parameters), not real-world speeds at every location. Actual user experience can vary due to tower loading, device capability, signal strength, terrain micro-variation, and backhaul constraints—factors that are often more pronounced in sparsely populated areas with fewer cell sites.

Roaming and “in-between” areas

  • In counties with long distances between population centers, service continuity along secondary roads and in unincorporated areas may differ from service in towns. Availability datasets may not fully capture indoor coverage, edge-of-cell conditions, or roaming behavior across carriers.

Common device types (smartphones vs. other devices)

What can be measured

  • Public county-level data on device types is limited. The ACS measures certain household technology and internet subscription characteristics but does not comprehensively report “smartphone vs. basic phone” ownership at a reliable county scale in the way commercial surveys do.
  • Nationally, smartphones dominate mobile use, and rural areas tend to show slightly different adoption patterns (often driven by age structure and income), but applying national device-mix assumptions directly to Baca County is not supported without a county-specific dataset.

Practical interpretation for Baca County

  • The most defensible public characterization at county scale is that household internet access may include mobile data plans (ACS), while network availability (FCC BDC) indicates where mobile broadband technologies are reported to be offered. The split between smartphones, hotspot devices, and fixed wireless modems using cellular networks is not consistently quantified in public county tables.

Demographic and geographic factors influencing mobile usage

Population density and settlement pattern

  • Very low density increases per-user infrastructure cost. Towers must cover large areas, and the business case for dense site grids (which improve indoor coverage and 5G capacity) is weaker than in urban Front Range counties. This typically affects:
    • Technology mix (LTE is often the broad baseline; 5G may be more limited geographically)
    • Consistency of service outside town centers

Income, age, and household composition (adoption-side drivers)

  • The ACS provides county profiles relevant to technology adoption, including income distribution, age distribution, and household characteristics that correlate with subscription choices and smartphone reliance. These can be viewed via data.census.gov.
  • Rural counties often have a higher share of older residents than metropolitan areas; older age cohorts can correlate with lower smartphone-only reliance and different usage patterns, but the direction and magnitude for Baca County should be taken from county-level ACS indicators rather than inferred.

Regional location and cross-border travel

  • Baca County’s position at a tri-state corner increases the relevance of regional corridor coverage and carrier footprint differences near state lines. Coverage and roaming behavior are carrier-specific and best evaluated using provider coverage layers within the FCC map and on-the-ground testing; public datasets do not comprehensively quantify roaming dependence by county.

Backhaul and middle-mile infrastructure

  • Mobile broadband quality depends on backhaul (often fiber or high-capacity microwave). Sparse rural regions can face constraints where fewer fiber routes exist. Colorado’s statewide broadband planning resources provide context on infrastructure and unserved/underserved areas, including materials from the Colorado Broadband Office.

Network availability vs. household adoption: how to read public sources for Baca County

  • For availability (where service is reported):
  • For adoption (who subscribes and how households connect):
    • Use Census.gov’s data portal and ACS subject tables/profiles to identify the share of households reporting internet subscriptions and the presence of cellular data plans.
  • For local context and planning documents (context rather than direct metrics):

Data limitations and evidentiary boundaries

  • County-specific smartphone vs. non-smartphone device shares are not consistently available in public, methodologically comparable datasets.
  • Carrier-reported coverage (FCC BDC) reflects availability claims under FCC rules and does not guarantee consistent indoor or in-vehicle performance at every location.
  • Survey-based adoption measures (ACS) are subject to sampling variability that can be substantial in very small counties, and they describe subscriptions at residences rather than coverage footprints.

This separation—FCC-reported availability versus ACS-measured household subscription—provides the most defensible public framework for describing mobile phone usage and connectivity in Baca County without introducing unsupported assumptions.

Social Media Trends

Baca County is a sparsely populated county in southeastern Colorado on the Kansas and Oklahoma borders; its county seat is Springfield. The area is largely rural and agriculture-oriented, with long travel distances between communities and relatively limited local media infrastructure compared with Colorado’s Front Range. These regional characteristics typically correlate with heavier reliance on mobile connectivity and mainstream social platforms for news, community updates, and interpersonal communication, while overall usage levels track national rural patterns more than metro Colorado patterns.

User statistics (penetration and activity)

  • Local (county-specific) social media penetration: No reputable public dataset reports platform usage rates specifically for Baca County; most high-quality sources (federal surveys, Pew Research Center, major panel studies) are representative at the U.S. level and sometimes at broad geographic levels (urban/suburban/rural), not at individual counties.
  • Rural U.S. benchmark (useful proxy for Baca County’s rural profile):
  • Overall U.S. adult benchmark (context):

Age group trends (who uses social media most)

Pew consistently finds social media use is highest among younger adults and declines with age:

Baca County implication (structural): As a rural county with a smaller population base, usage patterns often concentrate in (1) younger residents and (2) older residents using a narrower set of platforms (notably Facebook) for community and family connections, aligning with Pew’s age gradients.

Gender breakdown

Across many major platforms, Pew shows modest gender skews rather than extreme splits, and the direction varies by platform:

  • Women more likely than men to report using Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest.
  • Men more likely than women to report using X (formerly Twitter), and often Reddit/YouTube in some reporting.
    Source: Pew Research Center: Social Media Fact Sheet.

County-level note: Reliable gender splits for Baca County specifically are not published in standard reference series; national platform-by-gender patterns are the most defensible benchmark.

Most-used platforms (with percentages where available)

Pew’s latest widely cited U.S. adult platform usage estimates (percent of U.S. adults who say they use each platform) are:

Rural/community preference pattern: Pew’s urban–suburban–rural breakouts commonly show lower adoption of some newer/younger-skewing platforms in rural areas and comparatively strong persistence of Facebook as a community hub (Pew Research Center: Social Media Fact Sheet).

Behavioral trends (engagement patterns and platform preferences)

  • Community information and local coordination: In rural counties, social media commonly functions as a local bulletin board (events, school activities, road/weather updates, community groups). This aligns with Facebook’s role as a primary platform for groups and local sharing and with rural users’ overall lower-but-still-majority adoption (Pew Research Center).
  • Video as a dominant format: YouTube’s very high reach among U.S. adults makes video a central consumption mode; in rural settings, video is often used for news clips, how-to content, and entertainment, reflecting the platform’s broad cross-demographic penetration (Pew Research Center: Social Media Fact Sheet).
  • Age-linked platform specialization:
    • Younger adults concentrate usage on Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, with higher daily/near-constant checking patterns reported in national studies of teens and young adults (Pew Research Center: Internet & Technology).
    • Older adults tend to center activity on Facebook and YouTube, with lower overall platform breadth (Pew Research Center).
  • News and civic information exposure: Social platforms are a significant pathway to news nationally, and rural users often rely on them to supplement limited local outlets; platform choice influences what content is encountered (Facebook for community posts and local sharing; YouTube for longer-form video; X for real-time commentary among a smaller user base). Pew tracks social media and news behaviors in its news and technology research (Pew Research Center: Journalism & Media).

Family & Associates Records

Baca County family-related public records are primarily maintained through Colorado’s statewide vital records system. Birth and death certificates are recorded by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) Vital Records, while Baca County offices may provide local filing support and related documentation. Adoption records in Colorado are generally sealed and handled through the courts and state processes rather than open public indexing.

Public-facing databases for births, deaths, and adoptions are limited; Colorado does not publish unrestricted online indexes for certified vital records. Some family-history access may be available through non-government genealogical repositories, but certified copies are issued only through authorized channels.

Record access occurs through state and county offices. CDPHE provides instructions for requesting certified vital records and eligibility requirements via its official site: Colorado Vital Records (CDPHE). County-level government contact points for local assistance and office access are listed by the county: Baca County, Colorado (Official Website). Court-related family matters (including many adoption-related filings) fall under the Colorado Judicial Branch, which provides docket access and court location information: Colorado Judicial Branch.

Privacy restrictions are significant: birth and death certificates are protected records with identity/relationship-based access rules, and adoption records are typically confidential. Fees, identification requirements, and processing times are set by the issuing agency.

Marriage & Divorce Records

Types of records available

  • Marriage license and marriage certificate (Baca County Clerk and Recorder)
    • Marriage records are created when a couple applies for and receives a marriage license in Baca County. Colorado licenses are typically returned for recording after the ceremony (or after self-solemnization, where applicable under Colorado law), and the recorded record functions as the county’s marriage record/certificate.
  • Divorce records (Colorado District Court for Baca County)
    • Divorce case files generally include the Decree of Dissolution of Marriage (divorce decree) and related pleadings and orders (for example, separation agreements, parenting orders, child support orders).
  • Annulments (Colorado District Court for Baca County)
    • Annulments are handled as court actions (a declaration that a marriage is invalid) and are maintained in the district court case file, similar to other domestic relations matters.

Where records are filed and how they can be accessed

  • Marriage records
    • Filed/recorded with: Baca County Clerk and Recorder (marriage license issuance and recording).
    • Access methods: In-person requests through the Clerk and Recorder’s office; certified copies are typically issued by the recording office for recorded marriage documents.
  • Divorce and annulment records
    • Filed with: Colorado District Court (Baca County) as part of the civil/district court docket and case file.
    • Access methods: Court case records are accessed through the Baca County District Court Clerk and, for certain docket-level information, through the Colorado Judicial Branch systems. Copies of decrees and other filings are obtained from the court clerk; certified copies are provided by the court.

Typical information included in these records

  • Marriage license/record (county)
    • Full legal names of parties (and sometimes prior names)
    • Date and place of marriage (county/state; location as recorded)
    • Date license issued; license number or recording identifiers
    • Ages or dates of birth (varies by form and period)
    • Residences/addresses at the time of application (varies)
    • Officiant information or indication of self-solemnization; signatures as required by the form in use
  • Divorce decree and case file (court)
    • Names of the parties; case number; court venue
    • Date of decree and findings dissolving the marriage
    • Disposition of issues addressed in the case (commonly property/debt division, maintenance/alimony determinations, restoration of former name)
    • Parenting plan, parental responsibilities, and child support terms when minor children are involved
    • Related orders and filings (motions, affidavits, separation agreement approvals, income/financial disclosures, service/notice documents), subject to sealing and redaction rules
  • Annulment case file (court)
    • Names of the parties; case number; court venue
    • Judgment/order declaring invalidity of the marriage and related findings
    • Associated pleadings and orders addressing property, support, and parenting matters when applicable

Privacy and legal restrictions

  • Public access baseline
    • Recorded marriage records maintained by the county are generally treated as public records, subject to Colorado public records rules and identity-theft/PII protections.
    • Court records are generally open to public inspection unless restricted by law, court rule, or court order.
  • Common restrictions and limitations
    • Confidential or sealed court material: Certain filings in domestic relations cases may be suppressed, sealed, or restricted (for example, documents containing sensitive information, mental health evaluations, adoption-related materials, or records sealed by court order).
    • Protected personal information (PII): Access may be limited or redacted for information such as Social Security numbers, full financial account numbers, and other sensitive identifiers under court rules and privacy practices.
    • Certified copies and identity verification: Agencies typically require formal request procedures for certified copies; courts and recording offices may require identification and fees according to statute, rule, and local practice.
    • State-held vital records: Colorado’s state vital records system primarily issues birth and death certificates; marriage and divorce documentation is generally obtained from the county recording office (marriage) and the district court (divorce/annulment) rather than as a statewide “vital record” certificate for these events.

Education, Employment and Housing

Baca County is a sparsely populated, predominantly rural county in far southeastern Colorado along the Kansas and Oklahoma borders. The county seat is Springfield, and the population is small and widely dispersed across ranchland and small towns, with public services and housing centered around Springfield and Walsh and long driving distances common for work, school activities, and healthcare.

Education Indicators

Public schools (count and names)

Baca County’s public K–12 education is primarily provided by two districts:

  • Springfield Public Schools (RE-4) (Springfield)
  • Walsh School District (RE-1) (Walsh)

School names and grade configurations vary over time by district consolidation and campus organization; the most consistently referenced campuses are commonly identified as:

  • Springfield schools (elementary, middle, and high school serving the Springfield area)
  • Walsh schools (elementary and secondary programs serving the Walsh area)

Official district and school listings are maintained through the Colorado Department of Education and district websites; see the Colorado Department of Education “SchoolView” directory for current campus names and status: Colorado Department of Education SchoolView.

Student–teacher ratios and graduation rates

  • Student–teacher ratios: In very small rural districts, ratios typically fluctuate year to year due to small cohort sizes and staffing patterns. Countywide ratios are generally comparable to or below statewide averages, but the most accurate current values are district- and school-specific.
  • Graduation rates: Baca County’s graduation outcomes are best represented using district graduation reports. Colorado publishes annual graduation and dropout rates at the district and school level. The most recent official figures are available in the state’s graduation dashboards and reports: Colorado graduation and dropout rates (CDE).
    Data note: Small graduating classes can produce large year-to-year percentage swings, so multi-year context is commonly used for interpretation.

Adult educational attainment (high school, bachelor’s+)

The most recent standardized county estimates come from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (ACS). For Baca County, adult attainment is typically characterized by:

  • A high share of adults with at least a high school diploma
  • A lower share of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher than urban Colorado counties, reflecting the county’s agricultural and rural labor market

For the latest county percentages, use the ACS “Educational Attainment” table for Baca County via: U.S. Census Bureau data.census.gov.

Notable programs (STEM, CTE, AP)

Baca County schools generally emphasize:

  • Career and Technical Education (CTE)/vocational pathways aligned with rural labor needs (e.g., agriculture-related skills, trades, and applied technical coursework)
  • Concurrent enrollment/dual-credit options and other regional partnerships typical of rural Colorado districts
  • Advanced coursework, often including Advanced Placement (AP) or AP-equivalent advanced classes when staffing and enrollment support offerings

Data note: Specific program inventories (AP course lists, CTE pathways, concurrent enrollment partners) are maintained by districts and the state’s CTE reporting; the most authoritative statewide reference for program frameworks is: Colorado Career and Technical Education (CDE).

School safety measures and counseling resources

Baca County schools generally follow statewide school safety and student-support requirements, typically including:

  • Secure entry practices and visitor check-in procedures typical of K–12 campuses
  • Safety drills aligned with state guidance
  • School counseling services, often delivered through a combination of on-site counselors and shared staff in small districts
  • Mental health and crisis resources coordinated with regional providers and state guidance

State-level standards and resources are summarized through: Colorado Safe Schools resources (CDE).

Employment and Economic Conditions

Unemployment rate (most recent year available)

Official local unemployment statistics are published through the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (LAUS) and state labor market information. The most current Baca County unemployment rate is available via:
Colorado Labor Market Information (CDLE) and BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics.
Data note: Monthly county unemployment rates can be volatile in very small labor markets; annual averages are commonly used for stability.

Major industries and employment sectors

Baca County’s economy is primarily rural and land-based, with employment concentrated in:

  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (notably dryland farming and ranching)
  • Local government and public services (schools, county services)
  • Retail trade and basic services centered in Springfield and Walsh
  • Health care and social assistance at a small scale typical of frontier counties

The most standardized industry profile is available in ACS “Industry by occupation” tables and Census County Business Patterns (where data are not suppressed for confidentiality): data.census.gov.

Common occupations and workforce breakdown

Occupational distribution typically reflects:

  • Management, business, and office support (public administration and small business operations)
  • Farming, fishing, and forestry occupations
  • Transportation and material moving (freight and agricultural logistics)
  • Construction and maintenance trades
  • Education and healthcare support roles tied to local public institutions

County occupation tables are available through ACS: ACS occupation profiles on data.census.gov.

Commuting patterns and mean commute time

  • Commuting patterns: A significant portion of residents work within the county in agriculture and local services, while a meaningful share commutes out of county due to limited local job diversity and the long distances typical of southeastern Colorado.
  • Mean commute time: County mean commute times are published by the ACS. Rural counties often show moderate-to-long average commutes because trips are frequently highway-based and services are far apart.

The most recent “Travel time to work” and “County-to-county commuting” figures are available from:
ACS commuting time tables (data.census.gov) and Census OnTheMap commuting flows.

Local employment vs. out-of-county work

Baca County generally exhibits:

  • A local core of employment in agriculture and public-sector services
  • Net out-commuting to nearby counties and regional hubs for specialized jobs, healthcare systems, and larger employers (patterns measured most directly through LEHD OnTheMap)

For origin-destination counts and the resident-versus-workplace job balance: LEHD OnTheMap (commuting and jobs).

Housing and Real Estate

Homeownership and rental share

Baca County’s housing is predominantly owner-occupied, consistent with rural Great Plains patterns:

  • High homeownership share
  • Small rental market concentrated in the county’s towns

The most recent owner/renter percentages are reported in the ACS “Tenure” tables: ACS housing tenure (data.census.gov).

Median property values and recent trends

  • Median home values: Typically well below Colorado’s statewide median, reflecting lower land and structure prices in frontier counties.
  • Recent trends: Values have generally followed the broader regional pattern of appreciation since 2020, but with lower absolute prices and thin market activity, which can make medians shift noticeably with few sales.

The most consistent countywide value metric is the ACS “Median value (owner-occupied housing units)”: ACS median home value (data.census.gov).
For assessed values and local valuation context, the county assessor is the authoritative local source: Baca County government site (navigate to Assessor).

Typical rent prices

  • Median gross rent: Generally lower than statewide medians, with limited supply and a small multifamily inventory.
  • Rent levels can vary substantially based on availability in Springfield versus smaller settlements and rural properties.

The ACS “Median gross rent” is the standard county estimate: ACS median gross rent (data.census.gov).

Types of housing

Housing stock is dominated by:

  • Single-family detached homes in Springfield and Walsh
  • Manufactured homes and small rural residences
  • Farm and ranch properties on larger lots, with housing tied to agricultural operations
  • Limited apartment inventory, mostly small-scale

The ACS “Units in structure” table provides the standard breakdown: ACS housing structure types (data.census.gov).

Neighborhood characteristics (schools, amenities)

  • Springfield: County services, schools, and basic amenities are concentrated here, making proximity to schools and civic services highest in and near town.
  • Walsh and rural areas: Amenities are fewer and more dispersed; access commonly depends on highway travel to Springfield or out-of-county centers.

Data note: Baca County has no large, dense neighborhood patterns typical of metro areas; “neighborhood” characteristics are primarily town-centered versus rural-distance tradeoffs rather than subdivision-level differentiation.

Property tax overview (rates and typical cost)

Colorado property taxes are based on assessed value and local mill levies, so costs vary by taxing district (school district, county, municipal, and special districts).

  • Effective tax rates: Rural counties often have moderate effective rates relative to statewide patterns, while typical tax bills can remain modest due to lower home values.
  • The most authoritative figures are published by the county treasurer/assessor and the Colorado Division of Property Taxation.

State property tax administration and assessment framework: Colorado Division of Property Taxation.
Local billing and mill levy details are provided through Baca County offices: Baca County (Assessor/Treasurer).

Proxy note (explicit): Precise countywide averages for “typical homeowner cost” and “average effective rate” are not consistently published as a single annual county statistic; the best available proxies are (1) ACS median home value, (2) local mill levy by taxing district, and (3) actual parcel tax statements from the county treasurer.

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