Erath County Property Taxes

Erath County, Texas

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

28.7% above state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$236/mo escrow

#84 of 250 counties in Texas

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

1.13%

vs. Texas Avg28.7% above
vs. National Avg5.4% above

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$251,900

State avg $171,960

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$3,395

$283/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$2,414

$201/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#84

of 250 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Erath County, Texas

Erath's rate mirrors national patterns

Erath County's effective tax rate of 1.126% sits modestly above the national median, with a median property tax of $2,836 exceeding the national median of $2,690 by just 5%. This reflects a county with moderately valued homes and moderate tax demands.

Erath runs below the Texas average

At 1.126%, Erath County's effective rate undercuts the Texas state average of 1.276%, placing it in the lower-middle ranks of the state's 254 counties. The median property tax of $2,836, however, runs 29% above the state median due to higher home values.

Balanced rate among North-Central peers

Erath County's 1.126% rate matches Donley County exactly and undercuts Ellis County's 1.460%, positioning it as a tax-moderate alternative in the region. Its $2,836 median tax reflects higher home values than smaller Panhandle counties but stays well below booming Ellis County.

Median annual bill around $2,836

With a median home value of $251,900, typical Erath County homeowners pay approximately $2,836 per year in property taxes. Those with mortgages typically see this rise to roughly $3,395 when school and local district taxes apply.

Contest overvalued properties regularly

Erath County homeowners benefit from a reasonable tax rate but shouldn't assume valuations are accurate every year. File an annual protest with the Erath County appraisal district if recent market conditions suggest your home's assessed value is too high—many successful appeals lower bills significantly.

How Erath County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Erath County$2,836
Texas State Average$2,203
National Average$1,924

Erath County

1.13%

Effective rate

Texas Avg

1.28%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Erath County, Texas?
The effective property tax rate in Erath County, Texas is 1.13%. 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 Erath County?
The median annual property tax payment in Erath County is $2,836. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $3,395, while those without a mortgage pay $2,414.
How does Erath County compare to the Texas average?
Erath County's effective tax rate of 1.13% is lower than the Texas state average of 1.28%. The median annual property tax in Erath County is $2,836, compared to the state average of $2,203.
What is the median home value in Erath County, Texas?
The median home value in Erath County, Texas is $251,900, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Is Erath County a low property tax area in Texas?
Yes — Erath County's effective property tax rate of 1.13% is below the Texas average of 1.28%. The median annual property tax of $2,836 is also comparable to the state average of $2,203, making it a relatively affordable area for property taxes.
How does Erath County rank for property taxes in Texas?
Erath County ranks #84 out of 250 counties in Texas by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 1.13% and median annual tax of $2,836, 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.