Runnels County, Texas Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Texas. Population: 2,837.
The median annual property tax in Runnels County is $1,518, which is 31% lower than the Texas state average and 21% below the national average. The effective tax rate is 1.46% on a median home value of $103,700. Property taxes represent 2.4% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$1,518
-31% vs State
-21% vs US
Median Home Value
$103,700
-40% vs State
-51% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
1.46%
+14% vs State
+54% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$2,184
$182/mo
Without Mortgage
$1,175
$98/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 | $1,518 +6.8% | 1.46% |
| 2022 | $1,421 +6.1% | 1.58% |
| 2021 | $1,339 -1.2% | 1.57% |
| 2020 | $1,355 +0.5% | 1.59% |
| 2019 | $1,348 | 1.66% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
2.4%
of median household income
Median Income
$63,490
per year
Monthly Tax
$127
per month
Other Counties in Texas
Lamb County
Tax: $913/yr Rate: 1.19%
Cottle County
Tax: $623/yr Rate: 1.15%
Fort Bend County
Tax: $6,965/yr Rate: 1.99%
Comal County
Tax: $4,827/yr Rate: 1.21%
Delta County
Tax: $1,456/yr Rate: 0.97%
Lynn County
Tax: $2,268/yr Rate: 1.73%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Runnels County, Texas? ▼
The median annual property tax in Runnels County is $1,518 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 1.46% on a median home value of $103,700.
How does Runnels County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Runnels County are 21% below the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 1.46% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Runnels County? ▼
In Runnels County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $2,184 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $1,175. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Runnels County? ▼
Property taxes in Runnels County represent approximately 2.4% of the median household income of $63,490. 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.