Childress, Cottle County, Texas Property Taxes
Property Taxes in Childress, Texas
Median Childress, Texas effective property tax rate: 1.54%, significantly higher than the national median of 1.02%, and higher than the Texas state median of 1.48%.
Median Childress, Texas home value: $68,710
Median annual Childress, Texas tax bill: $997, lower than the national median property tax bill of $2,400.
How are property taxes in Cottle calculated?
Property taxes in Childress, Texas are calculated based on the tax assessed value, which is often lower than the actual market value due to property tax exemptions such as the homestead or senior exemption.
Understanding Childress's property tax system, exemptions, and reduction opportunities can lead to significant savings. Regardless of where you live in Childress, knowing local tax details benefits homeowners and investors.
Last Updated April 13, 2026
Childress, Cottle County, Texas Property Tax Bill Calculator
$100,000
$1,500,000
$3,000,000
Median Effective Tax Rate
1.54%
Estimate Property Tax Bill
$1,058
$982
How Does the Childress Property Tax Calculator Work?
Use this Childress property tax calculator to estimate your annual property tax bill. Enter your property's assessed value and our calculator applies Childress's median effective tax rate of 1.54% — based on actual property records in Cottle County — to generate your estimate.
Enter your property's estimated assessed value — the figure the local appraisal district uses to calculate your bill, which reflects any exemptions you hold and is typically lower than your home's market value. Our calculator applies Childress's median effective rate across all local levies, providing a more accurate estimate than applying a single county millage rate.
Your bill may vary by ZIP code within Childress: rates range from $997.00 in 79201 to $997.00 in 79201, primarily due to differences in school district levies and local assessment districts.
For a more precise estimate, scroll down to explore ZIP code-level tax rate trends across Childress.
About Childress Property Taxes
About Property Taxes in Childress, Cottle, Texas
Childress’s median effective property tax rate of 1.54% is higher than the Texas state median of 1.48% and higher than the national median of 1.02%. This rate reflects the Cottle County base levy combined with local school district levies and Municipal Utility Districts that vary by subdivision throughout the city.
Property tax rates are not uniform across Childress. Homeowners in the 79201 ZIP code carry a median effective rate of 1.54%, while those in the same ZIP also pay 1.54%. This reflects how school district boundaries and local assessment districts are drawn across Cottle County. Understanding where you live in Childress can make a meaningful difference to your annual tax bill.
Childress homeowners who believe their assessed value is too high can file a formal appeal with the local Appraisal District before the May 15, 2026 deadline each year.
If your estimated bill above seems higher than expected, Ownwell can review your assessment and protest on your behalf. You only pay if we save you money.
Property Tax Rates Across Childress, Cottle County, Texas
As noted earlier, local government entities set tax rates, which can vary widely within a state.
Why? Because annually, each county estimates its required budget to provide services and divides that by the total value of all taxable property within its jurisdiction. This calculation results in the property tax rate.
While there are votes and laws involved in setting tax rates and budgets, in a nutshell, this is the annual process.
Below, you can compare Childress's effective property tax rate to other cities in Texas and the median property tax rates in Texas and the U.S.
Our median effective property tax rate (tax bill ÷ assessor's market value) accounts for exemptions and deductions, making it more accurate than the general median tax rate, which is the midpoint of statutory rates before adjustments.
Median Effective Childress Tax Rate
1.54%
Our median effective property tax rate (tax bill ÷ assessor's market value) accounts for exemptions and deductions, making it more accurate than the general median tax rate, which is the midpoint of statutory rates before adjustments.
Median Effective Cottle County Tax Rate
2.38%
Median Effective Texas Tax Rate
1.48%
Median Effective United States Tax Rate
1.02%
Property Tax Rates Across Childress, Cottle County, Texas
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Tax Rate | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 79201 | 1.16% | 1.18% | 1.54% | 1.61% | 1.61% |
Source: Ownwell
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Childress, Cottle County, Texas
When examining property taxes in Childress, Texas, understanding the distinction between market value and assessed value is crucial.
The market value is what a willing buyer would pay to a willing seller in an open and competitive market, often influenced by location, property condition, and economic market trends. The Cottle County appraisal district estimates the market value for tax purposes.
The assessed value is the market value minus any applicable exemptions or limits determined by local laws and offerings. The tax assessed value is the figure used to calculate your property taxes or the amount multiplied by your tax rate to get your tax bill.
Assessment notices:
In Cottle County, assessment notices are sent in April each year.
Each property owner receives an assessment notice that contains both the market value and assessed value, along with an estimate of your property tax bill. For example, the median home price in Childress is $68,710, with tax bills ranging significantly across the county. ZIP code 79201 has the highest median home price at $68,710.
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Childress, Cottle County, Texas
Source: Ownwell
$41,760
$55,235
$68,710
Median Childress Market Value
$68,710
Median Cottle County Market Value
$42,800
Median Texas Market Value
$258,851
Median United States Market Value
$235,294
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Childress, Cottle County, Texas
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Home Price | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 79201 | $46,546 | $55,630 | $68,710 | $83,070 | $90,510 |
Source: Ownwell
Property Tax Bills Across Childress, Cottle County, Texas
Childress property tax bills are calculated by applying the local tax rate to a home’s assessed value, which is based on the market value of the property. Local taxing entities use that assessed value to determine how much a homeowner owes each year, so changes in market value can directly affect the bill. For homeowners, this means a higher assessed value can lead to a higher tax bill, while a lower assessed value can reduce what is owed.
In Childress, the median home price is $68,710, and the median property tax bill is $997. That is below the national median property tax bill of $2,400 and below the national median property tax rate of 1.02%. The 25th percentile tax bill is $784, the 75th percentile is $1,127, and the 90th percentile is $1,206. Since the highest and lowest median tax bill are both $997 in ZIP code 79201, many homeowners in the area see similar tax burdens.
Median Childress Tax Bill
$997
Median Cottle County Tax Bill
$868
Median Texas Tax Bill
$3,441
Median United States Tax Bill
$2,400
Property Tax Bills Across Childress, Cottle County, Texas
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Tax Bill | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 79201 | $676 | $784 | $997 | $1,127 | $1,206 |
Source: Ownwell
Don't miss the deadline to protest!
Dates | |
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| Appeal Deadline | May 15 |
Links | |
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| Cottle Appraisal District | |
| Website | www.cottlecad.org |