Lipscomb County Property Taxes

Lipscomb County, Texas

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

20.6% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$146/mo escrow

#157 of 250 counties in Texas

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

1.36%

vs. Texas Avg20.6% below
vs. National Avg34.9% below

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$128,400

State avg $171,960

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$2,147

$179/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$1,494

$125/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#157

of 250 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Lipscomb County, Texas

Lipscomb County taxes above national median

At 1.363% effective rate, Lipscomb County's tax burden exceeds the national norm and ranks in the higher half nationally. The median tax of $1,750 falls short of the national median of $2,690, but the rate itself is steeper than most counties.

Ranks above Texas state average

Lipscomb County's 1.363% effective rate tops Texas's state average of 1.276%, making it one of the higher-taxing counties in the state. The median tax of $1,750 runs about $443 below the state median, reflecting lower home values rather than lower rates.

Highest rates among regional peers

Lipscomb County's 1.363% rate exceeds both Liberty County (1.251%) and Limestone County (1.187%) nearby. It ranks as one of the steeper tax burdens in this area of the state.

What Lipscomb County homeowners pay yearly

On a median home valued at $128,400, Lipscomb County residents pay roughly $1,750 annually in property taxes. Including mortgage taxes, the total reaches approximately $2,147 per year.

Know your right to challenge assessments

With higher tax rates in play, it's especially important to verify your home's assessed value against market comparables. The appraisal district must document its valuation methods, and you can request a formal review if the assessment appears inflated.

How Lipscomb County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Lipscomb County$1,750
Texas State Average$2,203
National Average$1,924

Lipscomb County

1.36%

Effective rate

Texas Avg

1.28%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Lipscomb County, Texas?
The effective property tax rate in Lipscomb County, Texas is 1.36%. 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 Lipscomb County?
The median annual property tax payment in Lipscomb County is $1,750. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $2,147, while those without a mortgage pay $1,494.
How does Lipscomb County compare to the Texas average?
Lipscomb County's effective tax rate of 1.36% is higher than the Texas state average of 1.28%. The median annual property tax in Lipscomb County is $1,750, compared to the state average of $2,203.
What is the median home value in Lipscomb County, Texas?
The median home value in Lipscomb County, Texas is $128,400, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Why is Lipscomb County property tax rate higher than the Texas average?
Lipscomb County's effective property tax rate of 1.36% is higher than the Texas average of 1.28%. This difference of 0.08% can be attributed to local funding needs for schools, infrastructure, and municipal services. Higher rates often correlate with more urbanized areas or counties with greater public service demands.
How does Lipscomb County rank for property taxes in Texas?
Lipscomb County ranks #157 out of 250 counties in Texas by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 1.36% and median annual tax of $1,750, 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.