Deaf Smith County property tax
Homeowners in Deaf Smith County, Texas typically pay about 1.48% of their home's value in property tax each year — a median bill of $1,801 on a median home value of $121,300.
Typical effective rate
1.48%
higher than 12% of U.S. counties
Median tax paid
$1,801
per year
Median home value
$121,300
In TX
#48
of 250 ranked counties
At a glance
- Effective rate 1.48% — 58% higher than the U.S. median of 0.94%, and about the Texas median.
- With vs. without a mortgage — median tax $3,732 for mortgaged homes, $1,407 for homes owned outright.
- State ranking — 48th highest effective rate of 250 ranked Texas counties; nationally it sits around the 88th percentile.
Estimate a bill for Deaf Smith County
Apply this county's typical effective rate (1.48%) to a home value of your choice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Deaf Smith County, TX?
The typical effective property-tax rate in Deaf Smith County is 1.48% of a home's value per year, based on median taxes paid ($1,801) divided by the median home value ($121,300) in the Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. This is a typical burden for comparison, not a statutory mill rate.
How much is property tax on a typical home in Deaf Smith County?
The median owner-occupied home in Deaf Smith County is valued at $121,300, and the median real estate tax paid is $1,801 per year. Homes with a mortgage have a median tax of $3,732, versus $1,407 for homes without one.
How does Deaf Smith County compare to the rest of Texas?
Deaf Smith County's effective rate is about the Texas median, ranking 48th of 250 ranked counties in the state.
Compare nearby Texas counties
Counties ranked closest to Deaf Smith County by in-state effective rate. Open the comparison tool or see all Texas counties.
| In-state | County | Effective rate | Median tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| 45 | Randall County | 1.51% | $3,610 |
| 46 | Cameron County | 1.50% | $2,042 |
| 47 | San Patricio County | 1.49% | $2,866 |
| 49 | Stephens County | 1.48% | $1,633 |
| 50 | Travis County | 1.48% | $7,727 |
| 51 | Refugio County | 1.47% | $1,458 |
Official data & resources for Deaf Smith County
- Deaf Smith County Census profile (data.census.gov) — housing, value and tax figures for this county.
- Table B25103 for Deaf Smith County — median real estate taxes paid (the source for the tax figures above).
- Table B25077 for Deaf Smith County — median home value.
- Federal forms & is property tax deductible? — IRS Pub 530, Schedule A and the SALT cap, plus your state tax agency.
Finding your exact bill
Your county or municipal assessor (sometimes called the appraisal district, property appraiser, or tax collector) sets the assessed value and the exact millage that produces your bill. Search for "[county name] [state] assessor" or "property tax" on an official .gov site.
Figures on this page are Census survey medians for the whole county (2020–2024 5-year), not an assessment of any individual property. Rates, exemptions and assessment practices vary by municipality and school district within a county.