Potter County Property Taxes

Potter County, Texas

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

7.9% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$169/mo escrow

#194 of 250 counties in Texas

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

1.50%

vs. Texas Avg7.9% below
vs. National Avg24.6% below

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)

Data Story

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$2,028
Texas State Average$2,203
National Average$1,924

Potter County

1.50%

Effective rate

Texas Avg

1.28%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Potter County, Texas?
The effective property tax rate in Potter County, Texas is 1.50%. 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 Potter County?
The median annual property tax payment in Potter County is $2,028. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $2,615, while those without a mortgage pay $1,613.
How does Potter County compare to the Texas average?
Potter County's effective tax rate of 1.50% is higher than the Texas state average of 1.28%. The median annual property tax in Potter County is $2,028, compared to the state average of $2,203.
What is the median home value in Potter County, Texas?
The median home value in Potter County, Texas is $134,900, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Why is Potter County property tax rate higher than the Texas average?
Potter County's effective property tax rate of 1.50% is higher than the Texas average of 1.28%. This difference of 0.22% 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 Potter County rank for property taxes in Texas?
Potter County ranks #194 out of 250 counties in Texas by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 1.50% and median annual tax of $2,028, 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.