Pecos County Property Taxes

Pecos County, Texas

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

33% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$123/mo escrow

#51 of 250 counties in Texas

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

1.03%

vs. Texas Avg33% below
vs. National Avg45.1% below

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$142,900

State avg $171,960

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$2,507

$209/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$1,051

$88/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#51

of 250 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Pecos County, Texas

Pecos County: low-tax West Texas

Pecos County's 1.034% effective rate generates a median property tax of $1,477, well below the national median of $2,690. This places the West Texas county in the bottom 20% nationally for property tax burden.

Below Texas average across the board

Pecos's 1.034% effective rate sits comfortably below Texas's 1.276% state average, ranking it among the state's most affordable counties for property owners. The $1,477 median tax is 33% lower than the state median of $2,193.

Best rates in West Texas

Pecos County's 1.034% rate is the second-lowest in this analysis after Panola (0.899%), reflecting the more affordable property landscape of rural West Texas. The $1,477 median tax is the third-lowest here, ahead of most other counties examined.

Pecos County tax bill snapshot

On the median home value of $142,900, residents pay approximately $1,477 annually in property taxes—one of the lowest in this group. Without a mortgage, the bill drops to just $1,051.

Verify your appraisal even in low-tax areas

Even in Pecos County's low-tax environment, individual properties can be overappraised, unnecessarily inflating annual tax bills. Review your property tax notice and consider filing an appeal with the appraisal district if your home is assessed higher than comparable properties nearby.

How Pecos County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Pecos County$1,477
Texas State Average$2,203
National Average$1,924

Pecos County

1.03%

Effective rate

Texas Avg

1.28%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Pecos County, Texas?
The effective property tax rate in Pecos County, Texas is 1.03%. 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 Pecos County?
The median annual property tax payment in Pecos County is $1,477. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $2,507, while those without a mortgage pay $1,051.
How does Pecos County compare to the Texas average?
Pecos County's effective tax rate of 1.03% is lower than the Texas state average of 1.28%. The median annual property tax in Pecos County is $1,477, compared to the state average of $2,203.
What is the median home value in Pecos County, Texas?
The median home value in Pecos County, Texas is $142,900, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Is Pecos County a low property tax area in Texas?
Yes — Pecos County's effective property tax rate of 1.03% is below the Texas average of 1.28%. The median annual property tax of $1,477 is also lower the state average of $2,203, making it a relatively affordable area for property taxes.
How does Pecos County rank for property taxes in Texas?
Pecos County ranks #51 out of 250 counties in Texas by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 1.03% and median annual tax of $1,477, 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.