Hedley, Donley County, Texas Property Taxes
Property Taxes in Hedley, Texas
Median Hedley, Texas effective property tax rate: 2.17%, significantly higher than the national median of 1.02%, and higher than the Texas state median of 1.48%.
Median Hedley, Texas home value: $29,930
Median annual Hedley, Texas tax bill: $556, lower than the national median property tax bill of $2,400.
How are property taxes in Donley calculated?
Property taxes in Hedley, 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 Hedley's property tax system, exemptions, and reduction opportunities can lead to significant savings. Regardless of where you live in Hedley, knowing local tax details benefits homeowners and investors.
Last Updated April 13, 2026
Hedley, Donley County, Texas Property Tax Bill Calculator
$100,000
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Median Effective Tax Rate
2.17%
Estimate Property Tax Bill
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How Does the Hedley Property Tax Calculator Work?
Use this Hedley property tax calculator to estimate your annual property tax bill. Enter your property's assessed value and our calculator applies Hedley's median effective tax rate of 2.17% — based on actual property records in Donley 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 Hedley's median effective rate across all local levies, providing a more accurate estimate than applying a single county millage rate.
Hedley's median effective tax rate is higher than the Texas median tax rate of 1.48%, and the median tax bill is $556, which is $1,844 lower than the Texas median tax bill. Your bill may vary by ZIP code within Hedley, but the available ZIP code, 79237, shows the same median tax bill.
For a more precise estimate, scroll down to explore ZIP code-level tax rate trends across Hedley.
About Hedley Property Taxes
About Property Taxes in Hedley, Donley, Texas
Hedley’s median effective property tax rate of 2.17% is higher than the Texas state median of 1.48% and higher than the national median of 1.02%. This rate reflects the Donley 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 Hedley. Homeowners in the 79237 ZIP code carry a median effective rate of 2.17%, while those in the same ZIP code pay 2.17%. This reflects how school district boundaries and local assessment districts are drawn across Donley County.
Hedley 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 Hedley, Donley 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 Hedley’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 Hedley Tax Rate
2.17%
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 Donley County Tax Rate
2.19%
Median Effective Texas Tax Rate
1.48%
Median Effective United States Tax Rate
1.02%
Property Tax Rates Across Hedley, Donley County, Texas
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Tax Rate | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 79237 | 1.02% | 1.81% | 2.17% | 2.17% | 2.17% |
Source: Ownwell
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Hedley, Donley County, Texas
When examining property taxes in Hedley, 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 Donley 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 Donley County, assessment notices are sent in April each year. They'll typically reach your mailbox by the middle of April.
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 Hedley is $29,930, with tax bills ranging significantly across the county. ZIP code 79237 has the highest median home price at $29,930.
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Hedley, Donley County, Texas
Source: Ownwell
$29,930
$48,596
$67,262
Median Hedley Market Value
$29,930
Median Donley County Market Value
$41,959
Median Texas Market Value
$258,851
Median United States Market Value
$235,294
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Hedley, Donley County, Texas
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Home Price | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 79237 | $3,464 | $11,389 | $29,930 | $61,626 | $147,272 |
Source: Ownwell
Property Tax Bills Across Hedley, Donley County, Texas
Hedley Property Tax Bills
Property tax bills in Hedley are calculated from the assessed value of a home and the local tax rates set by taxing authorities in Donley County. When a property’s market value changes, the assessed value can also change, which affects the final bill. Homeowners with higher-valued homes generally pay more, while lower-valued homes may see smaller bills.
The median home price in Hedley is $29,930, and the median property tax bill is $556.00 in zip code 79237. That amount is well below the national median property tax bill of $2,400 and far below the national median property tax rate of 1.02%. Bills can vary widely, with the 25th percentile at $236 and the 75th percentile at $1,072. At the 90th percentile, the bill reaches $1,862, showing how much property taxes can differ from one homeowner to another.
Median Hedley Tax Bill
$556
Median Donley County Tax Bill
$843
Median Texas Tax Bill
$3,441
Median United States Tax Bill
$2,400
Property Tax Bills Across Hedley, Donley County, Texas
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Tax Bill | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 79237 | $75 | $236 | $556 | $1,072 | $1,862 |
Source: Ownwell
Don't miss the deadline to protest!
Dates | |
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| Appeal Deadline | May 15 |
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| Donley Appraisal District | |
| Website | www.donleycad.org |