Cherokee County Property Taxes

Cherokee County, Texas

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

11.9% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$162/mo escrow

#112 of 250 counties in Texas

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

1.21%

vs. Texas Avg11.9% below
vs. National Avg27.8% below

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$160,300

State avg $171,960

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$2,635

$220/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$1,449

$121/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#112

of 250 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Cherokee County, Texas

Cherokee taxes well below national median

Cherokee County's 1.211% effective rate produces a median tax of $1,941 on a $160,300 home—roughly 28% below the national median tax burden. This places Cherokee in the bottom third of U.S. counties for property tax load.

Slightly above Texas average

Cherokee's 1.211% rate edges slightly below Texas's 1.276% average, and its $1,941 median tax runs about $252 below the state median of $2,193. The county ranks in the middle of Texas's 254 counties for overall tax burden.

Middle-ground in east Texas

Cherokee sits between lower-tax Cass County (1.063%) and higher-tax Carson County (1.362%) among regional peers, offering a balanced tax environment. Its home values and rates both reflect a moderate-income east Texas market.

Cherokee County tax estimates

A home valued at Cherokee's median of $160,300 generates approximately $1,941 in annual property taxes at the 1.211% rate. With mortgage-related additions, annual tax obligations reach about $2,635.

Dispute inflated assessments

Cherokee County homeowners should verify their property values against recent arm's-length sales of comparable homes. Filing an appeal when assessments exceed market value can reduce your annual tax burden by hundreds of dollars.

How Cherokee County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Cherokee County$1,941
Texas State Average$2,203
National Average$1,924

Cherokee County

1.21%

Effective rate

Texas Avg

1.28%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Cherokee County, Texas?
The effective property tax rate in Cherokee County, Texas is 1.21%. 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 Cherokee County?
The median annual property tax payment in Cherokee County is $1,941. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $2,635, while those without a mortgage pay $1,449.
How does Cherokee County compare to the Texas average?
Cherokee County's effective tax rate of 1.21% is lower than the Texas state average of 1.28%. The median annual property tax in Cherokee County is $1,941, compared to the state average of $2,203.
What is the median home value in Cherokee County, Texas?
The median home value in Cherokee County, Texas is $160,300, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Is Cherokee County a low property tax area in Texas?
Yes — Cherokee County's effective property tax rate of 1.21% is below the Texas average of 1.28%. The median annual property tax of $1,941 is also lower the state average of $2,203, making it a relatively affordable area for property taxes.
How does Cherokee County rank for property taxes in Texas?
Cherokee County ranks #112 out of 250 counties in Texas by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 1.21% and median annual tax of $1,941, 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.