Potter County Property Taxes
Potter County, Texas
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
7.9% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$169/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
1.50%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$134,900
State avg ▼ $171,960
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$2,615
$218/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$1,613
$134/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#194
of 250 counties (1 = lowest)
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About Property Taxes in Potter County, Texas
Potter pays above Texas average
At 1.503%, Potter County's effective tax rate runs 18% above the Texas state average of 1.276%, placing it in the higher tier nationally. The median property tax of $2,028 remains 25% below the national median of $2,690, reflecting lower property values in the Panhandle.
Potter ranks among Texas's higher-tax counties
Potter County sits in the upper third of Texas counties by effective tax rate, meaning residents shoulder above-average state burdens. At $2,028 median annual tax versus the state average of $2,193, Potter is close to statewide norms despite its smaller home values.
Higher taxes than Panhandle peers
Potter County's 1.503% rate exceeds neighboring Randall County's 1.577% and significantly outpaces Hutchinson and Moore counties in the region. The median home value of $134,900 reflects typical Panhandle property dynamics, making Potter's higher rate more burdensome.
What a $135K home costs yearly
The median Potter County homeowner pays $2,028 per year in property taxes on a $134,900 home. With mortgage-related deductions and school tax exemptions included, that climbs to $2,615, though homestead exemptions can bring the effective burden down.
Challenge your appraisal for free
Potter County homeowners who believe their assessments are unfair can file a no-cost appeal with the appraisal district before the May 15 deadline. Overassessments are common and recovering even one year of overpayment can offset the appeal effort.
How Potter County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Potter County
1.50%
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.