Cottle County Property Taxes
Cottle County, Texas
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
71.7% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$52/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
1.15%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$54,100
State avg ▼ $171,960
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$1,163
$97/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$600
$50/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#92
of 250 counties (1 = lowest)
Data Story
About Property Taxes in Cottle County, Texas
Cottle offers lowest tax burden nationally
Cottle County's effective rate of 1.152% sits well below the national median of 1.29%, making it among the nation's most tax-friendly counties. The median annual tax is just $623 on a median home value of $54,100—less than a quarter of the national median tax of $2,690.
Texas's most affordable county for taxes
Cottle County ranks among Texas's lowest-tax counties with a 1.152% effective rate below the state average of 1.276%. At just $623 in median annual taxes, it's dramatically lower than the state median of $2,193, offering exceptional savings for homeowners.
Cottle stands out as tax haven
Cottle County's 1.152% rate and $623 median tax are substantially lower than all regional neighbors like Crosby County (1.782%, $1,345 median tax). This dramatic difference reflects Cottle's lower property values and lighter tax burden across the board.
Cottle median tax just $623 yearly
The typical Cottle County home valued at $54,100 carries only $623 in annual property taxes, among the lowest in America. Even with mortgage escrow, taxes contribute minimally to the total housing cost, making Cottle highly affordable.
Low assessments mean few appeals needed
Cottle County's uniformly low property values mean most homeowners are fairly assessed relative to the market. Still, reviewing your assessment is wise—even modest overvaluations in a low-tax county can be corrected through a simple appeal.
How Cottle County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Cottle County
1.15%
Effective rate
Texas Avg
1.28%
Effective rate
National Avg
0.91%
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.