Parmer County Property Taxes
Parmer County, Texas
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
9.5% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$166/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
1.57%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$127,300
State avg ▼ $171,960
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$3,584
$299/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$1,452
$121/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#210
of 250 counties (1 = lowest)
Data Story
About Property Taxes in Parmer County, Texas
Parmer County taxes above national average
Parmer County's 1.566% effective rate results in a median property tax of $1,994, falling below the national median of $2,690 despite its above-average rate. The discrepancy reflects Parmer's relatively modest home values in the Texas Panhandle.
Parmer ranks among Texas's highest rates
At 1.566%, Parmer County's effective rate exceeds Texas's 1.276% state average by 22%—making it one of the highest-tax counties in the state. The $1,994 median tax edges slightly below the state median of $2,193 only because of lower property values.
Priciest option in the Panhandle
Parmer's 1.566% rate significantly exceeds neighboring Ochiltree (1.402%) and Oldham (1.297%), making it the highest-tax county in this Panhandle cluster. Despite lower home values, the effective rate burden is noticeably heavier.
Parmer County tax estimate
On the median home value of $127,300, residents pay approximately $1,994 in annual property taxes. With mortgage fees included, the bill rises to $3,584.
Challenge your appraisal in Parmer
Parmer County's high effective rate makes it especially important for homeowners to verify their appraisal is accurate and fair. Contact the county appraisal district to request a review and file an appeal if you believe your assessment is out of line with nearby properties.
How Parmer County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Parmer County
1.57%
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.