Lynn County Property Taxes
Lynn County, Texas
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
3% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$189/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
1.73%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$130,800
State avg ▼ $171,960
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$3,191
$266/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$2,007
$167/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#235
of 250 counties (1 = lowest)
Similar tax rates
Data Story
About Property Taxes in Lynn County, Texas
Lynn County taxes among nation's steepest
At 1.734% effective rate, Lynn County has one of the highest property tax rates nationally, ranking in the top tier of all U.S. counties. The median annual tax of $2,268 surpasses the national median of $2,690, though lower home values keep the dollar amount manageable.
Highest rate among Texas counties reviewed
Lynn County's 1.734% effective rate is the steepest of any county in this analysis and far exceeds Texas's state average of 1.276%. The median tax of $2,268 exceeds the state median of $2,193 by roughly $75 annually.
Steepest taxes in the region by far
Lynn County's 1.734% rate towers above all regional peers, nearly 0.2 percentage points above Lubbock County (1.563%) and more than 0.9 percentage points above Live Oak County. It stands out as one of the most expensive tax jurisdictions in West Texas.
What Lynn County homeowners pay yearly
On a median home valued at $130,800, Lynn County residents pay approximately $2,268 in annual property taxes. With mortgage taxes included, the total reaches roughly $3,191 per year.
Challenge assessments in high-tax counties
With the state's steepest tax rate cutting into budgets, it's crucial to ensure your assessed value matches the market. Lynn County homeowners should request a detailed assessment explanation and file a formal protest if the valuation appears inflated relative to recent sales.
How Lynn County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Lynn County
1.73%
Effective rate
Texas Avg
1.28%
Effective rate
National Avg
0.91%
Effective rate
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the property tax rate in Lynn County, Texas?
How much are property taxes in Lynn County?
How does Lynn County compare to the Texas average?
What is the median home value in Lynn County, Texas?
Why is Lynn County property tax rate higher than the Texas average?
How does Lynn County rank for property taxes in Texas?
Counties with Similar Tax Rates
Nearby Counties
Other Counties in Texas
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.