Jeff Davis County, Texas Property Taxes

What Are Effective Property Tax Rates Across Jeff Davis County?

Local government entities set tax rates, which vary widely across Jeff Davis County. Each year, the county estimates its budget for public services and divides that total by the assessed value of all taxable property within its jurisdiction.

Below, compare Jeff Davis County's effective property tax rate to other counties in Texas or the U.S. median of 1.02%.

Jeff Davis County's median effective rate stands at 1.07%, which is higher than the national median of 1.02%. Within Jeff Davis County, the highest rate is found in FORT DAVIS at 1.09%, while FORT DAVIS has the lowest at 1.09%.

These variations reflect differences in local school district levies, Municipal Utility Districts (MUDs) assessments, and special district bonds — which compound the base county rate.

Property tax bills in Jeff Davis County are based on the assessed value of a home, which is tied to its market value, not what a homeowner originally paid. Local taxing entities apply their tax rates to that assessed value to determine the annual bill. For a county with a median home price of $134,370, the size of the tax bill can vary widely depending on the property’s value and the rates set by local jurisdictions.

What factors are considered? Home size, location, and market conditions all influence assessed value, while exemptions and local tax rates can change the final amount owed. In Jeff Davis County, the median tax bill in Fort Davis is $1,586.00, which is below the national median property tax bill of $2,400 and the national median property tax rate of 1.02%.

How does this affect homeowners? A higher assessed value or higher local rate can raise the bill, while lower assessments or exemptions can reduce it. The 25th percentile tax bill is $670, while the 75th percentile is $2,523, showing how much bills can differ across the county.