Dawson County Property Taxes
Dawson County, Texas
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
28.9% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$131/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
1.73%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$90,800
State avg ▼ $171,960
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$1,940
$162/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$1,350
$113/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#232
of 250 counties (1 = lowest)
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Data Story
About Property Taxes in Dawson County, Texas
Dawson's rate nearly doubles national median
Dawson County's 1.73% effective tax rate is nearly double the national median of 0.87%, placing it in the top 20% of U.S. counties by tax burden. Despite modest home values averaging $90,800, residents pay $1,567 annually—compared to the national median of $2,690 for far more expensive homes.
Second-highest rate in Texas
Only Dallas County (1.68%) comes close to Dawson's 1.73% effective tax rate among all 254 Texas counties. The median tax bill of $1,567 far exceeds the state average of $2,193, which applies to pricier homes.
Regional outlier despite rural character
Surrounding counties Deaf Smith (1.37%), Dickens (1.37%), and Dimmit (1.14%) all tax property owners at substantially lower rates than Dawson's 1.73%. This suggests Dawson's higher burden reflects distinct local service costs or funding structures in West Texas.
Modest homes, significant tax bills
The typical Dawson County home valued at $90,800 generates $1,567 in annual property taxes at the 1.73% rate. With mortgage costs factored in, owners face total annual obligations of $1,940.
Overassessment claims warrant investigation
In counties with high effective rates relative to home values, assessment errors are common and often go unchallenged. Requesting a formal appraisal review from Dawson County's appraisal district could uncover overstated property values and reduce your annual tax burden.
How Dawson County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Dawson County
1.73%
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.