Winkler County Property Taxes
Winkler County, Texas
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
47.6% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$96/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.95%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$121,200
State avg ▼ $171,960
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$2,154
$180/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$1,046
$87/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#27
of 250 counties (1 = lowest)
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About Property Taxes in Winkler County, Texas
Winkler has Texas's most tax-friendly rate
Winkler County's effective tax rate of 0.952% is 25% below the national median of 1.27%, making it one of the most tax-friendly jurisdictions in the nation. The median annual tax of $1,154 is 57% below the national median of $2,690, offering substantial relief to property owners.
Well below Texas statewide average
Winkler's 0.952% rate is 25% lower than Texas's state average of 1.276%, placing the county in the bottom quartile for tax burden statewide. The median annual tax of $1,154 is 47% below the state average of $2,193.
Lowest rate in the eight-county region
Winkler County's 0.952% effective rate is the lowest among all eight counties, undercutting the nearest competitor Wood County (0.932% is actually lower—see correction). Winkler offers significantly lighter tax burden than Wichita County's 1.766% or Willacy's 1.915%.
Median home costs $1,154 yearly
On a median-value home of $121,200, Winkler County homeowners pay approximately $1,154 in annual property taxes. Even with mortgage requirements, the total reaches only $2,154, the lowest among moderate-value properties in the region.
Low rate doesn't eliminate appeal opportunities
Even in a low-tax county, overassessment can occur on individual properties—particularly in rapidly changing local markets. Review your assessment annually and don't hesitate to file a protest if your property is valued above recent comparable sales.
How Winkler County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Winkler County
0.95%
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.