Archer County Property Taxes

Archer County, Texas

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

5.2% above state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$193/mo escrow

#148 of 250 counties in Texas

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

1.32%

vs. Texas Avg5.2% above
vs. National Avg13.9% below

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$175,300

State avg $171,960

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$2,972

$248/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$1,881

$157/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#148

of 250 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Archer County, Texas

Archer County taxes: Slightly above national average

Archer County's effective tax rate of 1.322% exceeds the national median of 1.03%, placing it in roughly the 60th percentile nationally. The median property tax of $2,317 remains below the national median of $2,690, reflecting Archer County's more modest home values.

Rank among Texas counties: Above state average

Archer County's 1.322% effective rate ranks above Texas's state average of 1.276% by about half a percentage point. At $2,317 in median annual taxes, Archer County homeowners pay roughly $125 more than the state median.

How Archer County compares to surrounding areas

Archer County's 1.322% rate is among the highest in this North Texas cluster, exceeded only by Armstrong County (1.443%). Nearby Anderson County (0.974%) and Aransas County (1.014%) offer noticeably lower tax rates.

What an Archer County homeowner pays annually

On the median home value of $175,300, Archer County property owners owe approximately $2,317 in annual property taxes at the 1.322% effective rate. Including mortgage-related taxes, the annual obligation reaches about $2,972.

High rates make appeals especially worthwhile

In above-average tax counties, even small assessment reductions yield substantial savings—a 10% reduction in Archer County would save roughly $230 annually. Request your property's appraisal details and compare them to recent comparable sales in your area.

How Archer County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Archer County$2,317
Texas State Average$2,203
National Average$1,924

Archer County

1.32%

Effective rate

Texas Avg

1.28%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Archer County, Texas?
The effective property tax rate in Archer County, Texas is 1.32%. This rate is calculated by dividing the median property tax payment by the median home value in the county.
How much are property taxes in Archer County?
The median annual property tax payment in Archer County is $2,317. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $2,972, while those without a mortgage pay $1,881.
How does Archer County compare to the Texas average?
Archer County's effective tax rate of 1.32% is higher than the Texas state average of 1.28%. The median annual property tax in Archer County is $2,317, compared to the state average of $2,203.
What is the median home value in Archer County, Texas?
The median home value in Archer County, Texas is $175,300, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Why is Archer County property tax rate higher than the Texas average?
Archer County's effective property tax rate of 1.32% is higher than the Texas average of 1.28%. This difference of 0.04% can be attributed to local funding needs for schools, infrastructure, and municipal services. Higher rates often correlate with more urbanized areas or counties with greater public service demands.
How does Archer County rank for property taxes in Texas?
Archer County ranks #148 out of 250 counties in Texas by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 1.32% and median annual tax of $2,317, it falls in the middle third of counties statewide.

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Data updated: March 2026

Data from U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. Effective tax rate is calculated as median property tax divided by median home value.