Refugio County, Texas Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Texas. Population: 1,850.
The median annual property tax in Refugio County is $1,325, which is 40% lower than the Texas state average and 31% below the national average. The effective tax rate is 1.40% on a median home value of $94,400. Property taxes represent 2.3% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$1,325
-40% vs State
-31% vs US
Median Home Value
$94,400
-45% vs State
-55% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
1.40%
+9% vs State
+47% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$1,404
$117/mo
Without Mortgage
$1,259
$105/mo
Homeowners with a mortgage typically own higher-valued properties, which can result in higher tax bills.
Property Tax History
| Year | Median Tax | Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1,325 +1.1% | 1.40% |
| 2022 | $1,310 +9.0% | 1.41% |
| 2021 | $1,202 -2.4% | 1.42% |
| 2020 | $1,232 -5.4% | 1.44% |
| 2019 | $1,302 | 1.52% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
2.3%
of median household income
Median Income
$58,016
per year
Monthly Tax
$110
per month
Other Counties in Texas
McCulloch County
Tax: $1,435/yr Rate: 1.37%
Hutchinson County
Tax: $1,515/yr Rate: 1.48%
Rains County
Tax: $2,350/yr Rate: 1.09%
Collingsworth County
Tax: $1,378/yr Rate: 1.27%
Zavala County
Tax: $1,254/yr Rate: 1.42%
Kimble County
Tax: $2,173/yr Rate: 1.26%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Refugio County, Texas? ▼
The median annual property tax in Refugio County is $1,325 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 1.40% on a median home value of $94,400.
How does Refugio County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Refugio County are 31% below the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 1.40% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Refugio County? ▼
In Refugio County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,404 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $1,259. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Refugio County? ▼
Property taxes in Refugio County represent approximately 2.3% of the median household income of $58,016. The national benchmark is generally 2-4% of household income.
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Data source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Property tax data reflects median amounts paid by homeowners. Effective rates are calculated as median tax divided by median home value.