Cherokee County, Texas Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Texas. Population: 13,155.
The median annual property tax in Cherokee County is $1,941, which is 11% lower than the Texas state average and 1% above the national average. The effective tax rate is 1.21% on a median home value of $160,300. Property taxes represent 3.2% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$1,941
-11% vs State
+1% vs US
Median Home Value
$160,300
-7% vs State
-24% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
1.21%
-5% vs State
+27% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$2,635
$220/mo
Without Mortgage
$1,449
$121/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 | $1,941 +10.9% | 1.21% |
| 2022 | $1,750 +15.7% | 1.26% |
| 2021 | $1,513 +2.5% | 1.26% |
| 2020 | $1,476 +9.8% | 1.32% |
| 2019 | $1,344 | 1.31% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
3.2%
of median household income
Median Income
$59,830
per year
Monthly Tax
$162
per month
Other Counties in Texas
Comanche County
Tax: $2,082/yr Rate: 1.51%
Bee County
Tax: $1,461/yr Rate: 1.42%
Childress County
Tax: $1,694/yr Rate: 1.47%
Anderson County
Tax: $1,688/yr Rate: 0.97%
Collingsworth County
Tax: $1,378/yr Rate: 1.27%
Kinney County
Tax: $1,244/yr Rate: 1.41%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Cherokee County, Texas? ▼
The median annual property tax in Cherokee County is $1,941 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 1.21% on a median home value of $160,300.
How does Cherokee County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Cherokee County are 1% above the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 1.21% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Cherokee County? ▼
In Cherokee County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $2,635 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $1,449. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Cherokee County? ▼
Property taxes in Cherokee County represent approximately 3.2% of the median household income of $59,830. 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.