Throckmorton County Property Taxes

Throckmorton County, Texas

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

56% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$81/mo escrow

#91 of 250 counties in Texas

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

1.15%

vs. Texas Avg56% below
vs. National Avg64% below

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$84,200

State avg $171,960

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$1,359

$113/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$897

$75/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#91

of 250 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Throckmorton County, Texas

Throckmorton taxes slightly below average

At 1.151%, Throckmorton County's effective tax rate sits below the national median of 1.27%, placing it in the 40th percentile nationally. This rural county offers property tax relief relative to typical American communities.

Below Texas average statewide

Throckmorton's 1.151% rate falls below Texas's 1.276% average, making it one of the state's lighter-taxed counties. However, it ranks slightly higher than a few rural peers like Terrell County.

Lower rates than most regional peers

Throckmorton's 1.151% undercuts Swisher County (1.743%) and Terry County (1.479%), though it exceeds Terrell County's remarkably low 0.803%. This reflects Throckmorton's position as a small rural county with moderate service demands.

Median home bills under $1,000 yearly

On a median home value of $84,200, Throckmorton residents pay approximately $969 in annual property taxes. For homeowners with mortgages, escrow adjustments push that to $1,359, still among the lowest annual burdens in the state.

Challenge inflated home assessments

Even in low-tax Throckmorton County, individual homes can be overappraised relative to their true market value. Homeowners should compare their assessed value to recent sales of similar properties and file an appeal if the appraisal appears excessive.

How Throckmorton County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Throckmorton County$969
Texas State Average$2,203
National Average$1,924

Throckmorton County

1.15%

Effective rate

Texas Avg

1.28%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Throckmorton County, Texas?
The effective property tax rate in Throckmorton County, Texas is 1.15%. 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 Throckmorton County?
The median annual property tax payment in Throckmorton County is $969. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,359, while those without a mortgage pay $897.
How does Throckmorton County compare to the Texas average?
Throckmorton County's effective tax rate of 1.15% is lower than the Texas state average of 1.28%. The median annual property tax in Throckmorton County is $969, compared to the state average of $2,203.
What is the median home value in Throckmorton County, Texas?
The median home value in Throckmorton County, Texas is $84,200, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Is Throckmorton County a low property tax area in Texas?
Yes — Throckmorton County's effective property tax rate of 1.15% is below the Texas average of 1.28%. The median annual property tax of $969 is also lower the state average of $2,203, making it a relatively affordable area for property taxes.
How does Throckmorton County rank for property taxes in Texas?
Throckmorton County ranks #91 out of 250 counties in Texas by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 1.15% and median annual tax of $969, it falls in the middle 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.