Swisher County, Texas Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Texas. Population: 1,620.
The median annual property tax in Swisher County is $1,555, which is 29% lower than the Texas state average and 19% below the national average. The effective tax rate is 1.74% on a median home value of $89,200. Property taxes represent 4.0% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$1,555
-29% vs State
-19% vs US
Median Home Value
$89,200
-48% vs State
-58% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
1.74%
+36% vs State
+83% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$2,710
$226/mo
Without Mortgage
$994
$83/mo
Homeowners with a mortgage typically own higher-valued properties, which can result in higher tax bills.
Property Tax History
| Year | Median Tax | Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1,555 +14.3% | 1.74% |
| 2022 | $1,361 +9.8% | 1.60% |
| 2021 | $1,239 +3.5% | 1.58% |
| 2020 | $1,197 -5.7% | 1.52% |
| 2019 | $1,270 | 1.58% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
4.0%
of median household income
Median Income
$39,031
per year
Monthly Tax
$130
per month
Other Counties in Texas
Lampasas County
Tax: $2,993/yr Rate: 1.27%
Ellis County
Tax: $4,472/yr Rate: 1.46%
Smith County
Tax: $2,749/yr Rate: 1.25%
Garza County
Tax: $1,316/yr Rate: 1.66%
Bandera County
Tax: $2,347/yr Rate: 0.94%
Runnels County
Tax: $1,518/yr Rate: 1.46%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Swisher County, Texas? ▼
The median annual property tax in Swisher County is $1,555 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 1.74% on a median home value of $89,200.
How does Swisher County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Swisher County are 19% below the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 1.74% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Swisher County? ▼
In Swisher County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $2,710 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $994. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Swisher County? ▼
Property taxes in Swisher County represent approximately 4.0% of the median household income of $39,031. The national benchmark is generally 2-4% of household income.
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Data source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Property tax data reflects median amounts paid by homeowners. Effective rates are calculated as median tax divided by median home value.