Motley County Property Taxes

Motley County, Texas

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

59.6% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$74/mo escrow

#74 of 250 counties in Texas

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

1.10%

vs. Texas Avg59.6% below
vs. National Avg66.9% below

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$81,100

State avg $171,960

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$1,518

$127/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$593

$49/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#74

of 250 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Motley County, Texas

Motley has one of the nation's lowest rates

At 1.097%, Motley County's effective tax rate is 14% below the national median of 1.276%, placing it in the lowest quartile nationally. This rural Texas county offers some of the most affordable property taxation in America.

Well below Texas state average

Motley County's 1.097% rate sits 0.179 percentage points below Texas's 1.276% state average. Among all Texas counties, Motley ranks among the lowest-tax jurisdictions.

Motley leads the region in affordability

At 1.097%, Motley beats Morris (1.178%), Moore (1.526%), and Nolan (1.511%), with only Nacogdoches County (0.925%) taxing lower regionally. Motley offers the best property tax rates among most comparable West Texas counties.

Modest homes, minimal tax bills

With a median home value of just $81,100, Motley County residents pay roughly $890 in annual property taxes. This is among the lowest tax burdens in Texas, reflecting both low property values and a favorable tax rate.

Verify your assessment for potential savings

Even in Motley County's low-tax environment, homeowners should confirm their assessed value matches the market. A successful appeal could reduce your already-modest tax bill further.

How Motley County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Motley County$890
Texas State Average$2,203
National Average$1,924

Motley County

1.10%

Effective rate

Texas Avg

1.28%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Motley County, Texas?
The effective property tax rate in Motley County, Texas is 1.10%. 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 Motley County?
The median annual property tax payment in Motley County is $890. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,518, while those without a mortgage pay $593.
How does Motley County compare to the Texas average?
Motley County's effective tax rate of 1.10% is lower than the Texas state average of 1.28%. The median annual property tax in Motley County is $890, compared to the state average of $2,203.
What is the median home value in Motley County, Texas?
The median home value in Motley County, Texas is $81,100, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Is Motley County a low property tax area in Texas?
Yes — Motley County's effective property tax rate of 1.10% is below the Texas average of 1.28%. The median annual property tax of $890 is also lower the state average of $2,203, making it a relatively affordable area for property taxes.
How does Motley County rank for property taxes in Texas?
Motley County ranks #74 out of 250 counties in Texas by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 1.10% and median annual tax of $890, 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.