Palo Pinto County Property Taxes
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
2.5% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$179/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
1.28%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$167,300
State avg $171,960
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$3,426
$286/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$1,497
$125/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#137
of 250 counties (1 = lowest)
Homeowner context
What this means for a Palo Pinto County homeowner
Use these county medians as a planning baseline. Your actual bill depends on assessed value, exemptions, millage, and local taxing districts.
Tax pressure
1.28%
0.00 percentage points above the state average
Typical bill
$2,147
$56 below the state median
State position
#137
Ranked from lowest to highest effective rate across 250 Texas counties.
Data Story
About Property Taxes in Palo Pinto County, Texas
Palo Pinto keeps taxes modest
Palo Pinto County's 1.283% effective rate results in a median property tax of $2,147, falling short of the national median of $2,690. This places the North Central Texas county comfortably in the bottom third nationally.
Slightly above Texas average
Palo Pinto's 1.283% effective rate sits marginally above Texas's 1.276% state average, putting it right in the middle of the pack statewide. The $2,147 median tax inches below the state median of $2,193.
Comparable to surrounding counties
Palo Pinto's 1.283% rate falls between Parker County's higher 1.449% and Oldham's 1.297%, reflecting the diversity of North Texas and Panhandle tax structures. The $2,147 median tax is typical for the region's property values.
Palo Pinto County tax breakdown
On the median home value of $167,300, residents pay roughly $2,147 annually in property taxes. With mortgage fees included, the total reaches $3,426.
Review your assessment this year
Palo Pinto County homeowners often overlook the fact that appraisals can be challenged, potentially lowering their tax bills significantly. File an appeal with the appraisal district if you believe your property is assessed higher than comparable homes in your area.
How Palo Pinto County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Palo Pinto County
1.28%
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.
Estimates are informational only and are not tax, legal, financial, or assessment appeal advice. Verify parcel-specific amounts with the county assessor or tax collector.