Cass County Property Taxes

Cass County, Texas

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

35.6% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$118/mo escrow

#61 of 250 counties in Texas

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

1.06%

vs. Texas Avg35.6% below
vs. National Avg47.2% below

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$133,500

State avg $171,960

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$1,872

$156/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$1,223

$102/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#61

of 250 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Cass County, Texas

Cass ranks among lowest-tax counties

Cass County's 1.063% effective rate is nearly the lowest in the nation, with median taxes of just $1,419 on a $133,500 home. This puts Cass in approximately the 5th percentile nationally—among the most tax-friendly counties in America.

Well below Texas average

At 1.063%, Cass's rate ranks in the bottom 10% of Texas counties and undercuts the state average of 1.276% by a significant margin. The median tax of $1,419 is nearly $774 below Texas's median, making it one of the state's bargains.

The panhandle's tax leader

Cass offers the lowest effective rate among its regional peers—beating Carson (1.362%), Cherokee (1.211%), and Childress (1.472%) considerably. This combination of low rates and modest home values creates one of Texas's most affordable property tax environments.

One of Texas's lowest bills

On Cass County's median home value of $133,500, you'll pay approximately $1,419 annually in property taxes at the 1.063% rate. With mortgage-related fees, annual obligations climb to around $1,872.

Verify your home's value

Even in low-tax Cass County, some homeowners face inflated assessments that don't reflect market value. File an appeal with the appraisal district if your home's assessed value exceeds recent comparable sales.

How Cass County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Cass County$1,419
Texas State Average$2,203
National Average$1,924

Cass County

1.06%

Effective rate

Texas Avg

1.28%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Cass County, Texas?
The effective property tax rate in Cass County, Texas is 1.06%. 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 Cass County?
The median annual property tax payment in Cass County is $1,419. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,872, while those without a mortgage pay $1,223.
How does Cass County compare to the Texas average?
Cass County's effective tax rate of 1.06% is lower than the Texas state average of 1.28%. The median annual property tax in Cass County is $1,419, compared to the state average of $2,203.
What is the median home value in Cass County, Texas?
The median home value in Cass County, Texas is $133,500, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Is Cass County a low property tax area in Texas?
Yes — Cass County's effective property tax rate of 1.06% is below the Texas average of 1.28%. The median annual property tax of $1,419 is also lower the state average of $2,203, making it a relatively affordable area for property taxes.
How does Cass County rank for property taxes in Texas?
Cass County ranks #61 out of 250 counties in Texas by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 1.06% and median annual tax of $1,419, it falls in the lower 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.