Childress County Property Taxes
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
33.4% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$125/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
1.19%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$125,400
State avg $185,237
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$2,719
$227/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$1,019
$85/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#130
of 250 counties (1 = lowest)
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Homeowner context
What this means for a Childress County homeowner
Use these county medians as a planning baseline. Your actual bill depends on assessed value, exemptions, millage, and local taxing districts.
Tax pressure
1.19%
0.02 percentage points below the state average
Typical bill
$1,496
$751 below the state median
State position
#130
Ranked from lowest to highest effective rate across 250 Texas counties.
Data Story
About Property Taxes in Childress County, Texas
Childress taxes above U.S. average
Childress County's 1.472% effective rate is among the highest in America, with median taxes of $1,694 on a $115,100 home. This places Childress in roughly the 75th percentile nationally—significantly above the national property tax median.
Texas's highest-taxed counties
At 1.472%, Childress's effective rate ranks in the top 5% of Texas counties and exceeds the state average of 1.276% by nearly 15%. The county's median tax of $1,694 runs about $500 below state median despite the higher rate, reflecting lower home values.
Panhandle's steepest rates
Childress significantly outpaces neighboring panhandle counties in effective tax rate—exceeding Carson (1.362%), Clay (1.360%), and Cass (1.063%) all considerably. This makes Childress one of the region's most expensive property tax environments.
Childress's hefty tax rate
On a median home value of $115,100, Childress County residents pay approximately $1,694 annually—higher than most neighbors despite smaller homes. With mortgage fees, annual obligations can climb to $2,772.
Appeal your assessment now
Childress homeowners facing the state's highest tax rates should especially scrutinize their property valuations for accuracy. A successful appraisal challenge could deliver meaningful relief from Childress's elevated tax burden.
How Childress County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Childress County
1.19%
Effective rate
Texas Avg
1.21%
Effective rate
National Avg
0.88%
Effective rate
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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.
Estimates are informational only and are not tax, legal, financial, or assessment appeal advice. Verify parcel-specific amounts with the county assessor or tax collector.