Property Tax in Armstrong County
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Armstrong County taxes: Well above national average
Armstrong County's effective tax rate of 1.443% significantly exceeds the national median of 1.03%, placing it in approximately the 75th percentile nationally. The median property tax of $2,679 nearly matches the national median of $2,690, despite lower median home values.
Rank among Texas counties: Notably above state average
Armstrong County's 1.443% effective rate ranks among the highest in Texas, running 13% above the state average of 1.276%. At $2,679 in median annual taxes, Armstrong County homeowners pay about 22% more than the state median of $2,193.
Armstrong County has the highest rates in this region
Armstrong County's 1.443% rate is the highest among all eight counties in this sample, exceeding Archer County (1.322%) and far surpassing Anderson County (0.974%). Panhandle residents here face notably steeper tax bills than nearby counties.
What Armstrong County homeowners owe annually
On the median home value of $185,700, Armstrong County property owners pay approximately $2,679 in annual property taxes at the 1.443% effective rate. With mortgage-related taxes included, the total climbs to about $3,317.
High rates make assessment appeals critical
In Armstrong County's high-rate environment, challenging an overassessment is especially valuable—even a 5% reduction saves over $130 annually. Review your appraisal carefully and file an appeal if comparable properties in your area sold for less.