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FIPS: 08041•Rank #78 National•Rank #1 in CO
El Paso County, CO
Forward-Looking Municipal Debt, Assessment Lag & Carrying Cost Audit
Elevated Tax Drift Risk
96% Conf.
Tax Drift Index
55.3/ 100
Elevated Drift Risk
El Paso County Executive Risk Briefing
MSRB EMMA Disclosures & US Census BureauAugust 2026
El Paso County carries a Elevated Tax Drift Score (55.3/100) based on $5,800 in overlapping municipal debt per capita and a +22% CAD assessment lag spread. Projected 3-year millage escalation of +3.34% (+334 bps) indicates an estimated +$50,474/yr escrow adjustment on median-priced properties.
Median Home: $460,000Median Income: $79,000Effective Tax: 0.5%
Municipal Debt Per Capita
$5,800
7.3% of Median Income
CAD Valuation Lag
+22.0%
Assessed Value trailing Market HPI
3-Yr Millage Escalation
+334 bps
Effective Rate: 0.5% → 3.8%
Projected Annual Escrow Shock
+$50,474/yr
Estimated on median assessed home
Overlapping Taxing Jurisdictions & Debt Obligations
Breakdown of autonomous debt issuers assessing ad valorem property taxes on parcels within El Paso County.
| Entity Name | Entity Type | Outstanding Bond Debt | Debt / Student or Cap | Adopted Millage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado Springs School District 11 | ISD | $450.0M | $19,000 | 44.000% |
5-Year Historical Drift Score & Effective Rate Trajectory
2022
49
0.5% eff.
2023
51
0.5% eff.
2024
53
0.5% eff.
2025
54
0.5% eff.
2026
55.3
0.5% eff.
Statutory Constraint & Legislative Policy
Colorado Springs metro area with 15+ school districts and defense corridor infrastructure requirements.
Data Provenance & Audit Citations