Bee County Property Taxes

Bee County, Texas

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

33.7% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$122/mo escrow

#172 of 250 counties in Texas

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

1.42%

vs. Texas Avg33.7% below
vs. National Avg45.7% below

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$102,800

State avg $171,960

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$1,988

$166/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$1,175

$98/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#172

of 250 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Bee County, Texas

Bee County runs above national norm

Bee County's effective tax rate of 1.421% exceeds the national median of 1.276%, placing it in the 60th percentile nationally. Median property taxes of $1,461 remain well below the national median of $2,690, reflecting Bee's modest median home values of $102,800.

Steeper than Texas average

Bee County's effective rate of 1.421% runs 11% above the Texas state average of 1.276%, and its median property tax of $1,461 is 33% below the state median of $2,193. This South Texas county imposes above-average rates on below-average property values.

Mid-range among rural peers

Bee County's 1.421% effective rate sits between Baylor County (1.246%) and Bailey County (1.468%). With modest median home values of $102,800, it occupies the middle ground for both tax rate and absolute tax burden among this cluster of rural counties.

About $1,461 annually

A median home valued at $102,800 in Bee County generates an estimated annual tax of $1,461. With a mortgage, that becomes $1,988; without one, it drops to $1,175.

Higher rates warrant scrutiny

Bee County's above-average rate makes assessment accuracy more important. Compare your appraisal to recent sales of similar properties; if your tax bill appears inflated relative to market value, the county assessor will review your appeal at no cost.

How Bee County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Bee County$1,461
Texas State Average$2,203
National Average$1,924

Bee County

1.42%

Effective rate

Texas Avg

1.28%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Bee County, Texas?
The effective property tax rate in Bee County, Texas is 1.42%. This rate is calculated by dividing the median property tax payment by the median home value in the county.
How much are property taxes in Bee County?
The median annual property tax payment in Bee County is $1,461. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,988, while those without a mortgage pay $1,175.
How does Bee County compare to the Texas average?
Bee County's effective tax rate of 1.42% is higher than the Texas state average of 1.28%. The median annual property tax in Bee County is $1,461, compared to the state average of $2,203.
What is the median home value in Bee County, Texas?
The median home value in Bee County, Texas is $102,800, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Why is Bee County property tax rate higher than the Texas average?
Bee County's effective property tax rate of 1.42% is higher than the Texas average of 1.28%. This difference of 0.14% can be attributed to local funding needs for schools, infrastructure, and municipal services. Higher rates often correlate with more urbanized areas or counties with greater public service demands.
How does Bee County rank for property taxes in Texas?
Bee County ranks #172 out of 250 counties in Texas by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 1.42% and median annual tax of $1,461, it falls in the upper third of counties statewide.

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Data updated: March 2026

Data from U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. Effective tax rate is calculated as median property tax divided by median home value.