Wichita County Property Taxes
Wichita County, Texas
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
13.5% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$208/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
1.77%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$141,600
State avg ▼ $171,960
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$2,979
$248/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$1,946
$162/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#239
of 250 counties (1 = lowest)
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About Property Taxes in Wichita County, Texas
Wichita taxes above the national norm
Wichita County's effective tax rate of 1.766% is 39% higher than the national median of 1.27%, placing the county in the top quartile for property taxes nationwide. The median annual tax here is $2,501, only slightly below the national median of $2,690, despite a median home value that's 50% lower at $141,600.
Among Texas's pricier tax jurisdictions
At 1.766%, Wichita's rate significantly exceeds Texas's state average of 1.276%, ranking the county above 70% of its peers statewide. The median property tax of $2,501 is 14% higher than the state average of $2,193.
Higher than rural West Texas peers
Wichita County's 1.766% rate outpaces neighboring Wilbarger County (1.474%) and Winkler County (0.952%), making it the highest-taxed jurisdiction in its immediate region. Only Willacy County to the south matches Wichita's burden with a 1.915% rate.
Median home costs $2,501 annually
On a median-value home of $141,600, Wichita County homeowners pay approximately $2,501 in annual property taxes. With a mortgage, add roughly $478 more due to mortgage-holder insurance requirements, bringing the effective total to $2,979.
Assessment accuracy worth verifying
Many homeowners across Texas—including Wichita County—are overassessed relative to their property's true market value. Requesting a formal appraisal review with your county assessor could reduce your tax bill if your home's assessment exceeds recent comparable sales.
How Wichita County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Wichita County
1.77%
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.