Parmer County Property Taxes

Parmer County, Texas

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

9.5% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$166/mo escrow

#210 of 250 counties in Texas

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

1.57%

vs. Texas Avg9.5% below
vs. National Avg25.9% below

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$1,994
Texas State Average$2,203
National Average$1,924

Parmer County

1.57%

Effective rate

Texas Avg

1.28%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Parmer County, Texas?
The effective property tax rate in Parmer County, Texas is 1.57%. 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 Parmer County?
The median annual property tax payment in Parmer County is $1,994. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $3,584, while those without a mortgage pay $1,452.
How does Parmer County compare to the Texas average?
Parmer County's effective tax rate of 1.57% is higher than the Texas state average of 1.28%. The median annual property tax in Parmer County is $1,994, compared to the state average of $2,203.
What is the median home value in Parmer County, Texas?
The median home value in Parmer County, Texas is $127,300, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Why is Parmer County property tax rate higher than the Texas average?
Parmer County's effective property tax rate of 1.57% is higher than the Texas average of 1.28%. This difference of 0.29% 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 Parmer County rank for property taxes in Texas?
Parmer County ranks #210 out of 250 counties in Texas by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 1.57% and median annual tax of $1,994, it falls in the upper 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.