We, as Coloradoans, are truly blessed. We live in by far the most gorgeous state, we never have a shortage of things to do AND we have some incredibly generous neighbors who enjoy giving back to the community through both time and treasure. According to The Chronicle of Philanthropy, Colorado has an overall giving ratio of 2.87% (based on the percentage of AGI given to charity as determined using the charitable deductions reported on the income-tax forms), which we will now break down even more with 10 of the most generous Colorado counties (based on 2012 date):

1. Cheyenne County
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Giving Ratio: 10.99% // Total Contributions: $2,594,000 // Median Contribution: $5,317
2. Conejos County
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Giving Ratio: 6.85% // Total Contributions: $2,675,000 // Median Contribution: $5,695
3. Baca County
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Giving Ratio: 5.59% // Total Contributions: $1,007,000 // Median Contribution: $7,200
4. Custer County
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Giving Ratio: 5.22% // Total Contributions: $3,255,000 // Median Contribution: $3,433
5. Kiowa County
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Giving Ratio: 5.09% // Total Contributions: $715,000 // Median Contribution: $10,214

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6. Saguache County
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Giving Ratio: 5.05% // Total Contributions: $1,291,000 // Median Contribution: $3,217
7.Prowers County
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Giving Ratio: 4.95% // Total Contributions: $4,117,000 // Median Contribution: $4,295
8. Archuleta County
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Giving Ratio: 4.35% // Total Contributions: $7,898,000 // Median Contribution: $3,373
9. Lincoln County
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Giving Ratio: 4.24% // Total Contributions: $1,388,000 // Median Contribution: $4,182
10. Moffat County
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Giving Ratio: 3.99% // Total Contributions: $6,566,000 // Median Contribution: $2,511

How do you enjoy giving back to the community? Tell us in the comments!

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