Camp County Property Taxes

Camp County, Texas

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

22.7% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$142/mo escrow

#62 of 250 counties in Texas

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

1.06%

vs. Texas Avg22.7% below
vs. National Avg36.7% below

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$159,900

State avg $171,960

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$2,625

$219/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$1,324

$110/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#62

of 250 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Camp County, Texas

Camp County: Rock-bottom national ranking

Camp County's effective rate of 1.065% ranks in America's bottom 10% for tax burden, well below the national median of 1.8%. Annual property taxes of $1,703 on a $159,900 median home represent just 63% of the U.S. median property tax—a substantial savings for rural East Texas homeowners.

Among Texas's most affordable counties

At 1.065%, Camp County's effective rate ranks as one of the state's lowest, undercutting the Texas average of 1.276% by more than two-tenths of a percentage point. Homeowners pay $1,703 annually—$490 below the state median—making Camp one of Texas's best bargains for property ownership.

Competitive with the region's cheapest

Camp County's 1.065% rate ranks second-lowest in this regional cluster, edged only by Burleson's 1.044% and nearly identical to Callahan's 1.096%. This trio of low-tax havens stands in stark contrast to high-burden counties like Calhoun (1.397%) and Cameron (1.622%), just a few hours away.

Annual tax on modest East Texas home

On Camp County's $159,900 median home, annual property taxes total approximately $1,703—roughly $142 per month. With mortgage escrow included, homeowners budget $2,625 yearly, keeping their overall property ownership costs lean by state standards.

Double-check appraisal accuracy

Even in low-tax Camp County, assessments can miss the mark; seasonal market swings and outdated comparables sometimes inflate property values above realistic prices. Request recent sales data from the county appraisal district and file a protest if your assessment doesn't match neighborhood transactions—it's a quick way to preserve savings.

How Camp County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Camp County$1,703
Texas State Average$2,203
National Average$1,924

Camp County

1.06%

Effective rate

Texas Avg

1.28%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Camp County, Texas?
The effective property tax rate in Camp County, Texas is 1.06%. 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 Camp County?
The median annual property tax payment in Camp County is $1,703. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $2,625, while those without a mortgage pay $1,324.
How does Camp County compare to the Texas average?
Camp County's effective tax rate of 1.06% is lower than the Texas state average of 1.28%. The median annual property tax in Camp County is $1,703, compared to the state average of $2,203.
What is the median home value in Camp County, Texas?
The median home value in Camp County, Texas is $159,900, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Is Camp County a low property tax area in Texas?
Yes — Camp County's effective property tax rate of 1.06% is below the Texas average of 1.28%. The median annual property tax of $1,703 is also lower the state average of $2,203, making it a relatively affordable area for property taxes.
How does Camp County rank for property taxes in Texas?
Camp County ranks #62 out of 250 counties in Texas by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 1.06% and median annual tax of $1,703, it falls in the lower 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.