Wilbarger County, Texas Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Texas. Population: 2,967.
The median annual property tax in Wilbarger County is $1,456, which is 34% lower than the Texas state average and 24% below the national average. The effective tax rate is 1.47% on a median home value of $98,800. Property taxes represent 2.8% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$1,456
-34% vs State
-24% vs US
Median Home Value
$98,800
-43% vs State
-53% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
1.47%
+15% vs State
+55% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$2,152
$179/mo
Without Mortgage
$1,175
$98/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 | $1,456 +5.3% | 1.47% |
| 2022 | $1,383 +8.2% | 1.68% |
| 2021 | $1,278 +1.8% | 1.68% |
| 2020 | $1,256 +0.8% | 1.72% |
| 2019 | $1,246 | 1.82% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
2.8%
of median household income
Median Income
$51,626
per year
Monthly Tax
$121
per month
Other Counties in Texas
Bell County
Tax: $3,409/yr Rate: 1.54%
Taylor County
Tax: $2,670/yr Rate: 1.40%
Borden County
Tax: $493/yr Rate: 0.47%
Loving County
Tax: N/A/yr Rate: N/A
Brooks County
Tax: $1,042/yr Rate: 1.26%
Zapata County
Tax: $912/yr Rate: 1.03%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Wilbarger County, Texas? ▼
The median annual property tax in Wilbarger County is $1,456 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 1.47% on a median home value of $98,800.
How does Wilbarger County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Wilbarger County are 24% below the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 1.47% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Wilbarger County? ▼
In Wilbarger County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $2,152 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $1,175. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Wilbarger County? ▼
Property taxes in Wilbarger County represent approximately 2.8% of the median household income of $51,626. 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.