Castro County Property Taxes

Castro County, Texas

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

51.6% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$89/mo escrow

#82 of 250 counties in Texas

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

1.12%

vs. Texas Avg51.6% below
vs. National Avg60.3% below

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$94,900

State avg $171,960

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$1,816

$151/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$799

$67/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#82

of 250 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Castro County, Texas

Castro taxes: well below U.S. norm

Castro County's 1.124% effective tax rate is less than half the national property tax burden, with median taxes of just $1,067 on a $94,900 home. This places Castro in the bottom 5% nationally for residential property tax load.

One of Texas's cheapest

Castro's rate falls well below Texas's 1.276% average and its $1,067 median tax bill ranks among the lowest in the state. Only a handful of Texas counties match Castro's combination of low rates and affordable home values.

Panhandle's most affordable option

Among surrounding panhandle counties, Castro offers the lowest absolute tax bill despite a mid-range effective rate of 1.124%. The county's significantly lower home values—just $94,900 median—translate to minimal annual tax obligations.

Castro's modest tax burden

A typical Castro County home valued at $94,900 generates only $1,067 in annual property taxes at the 1.124% rate. Even with mortgage-related fees, annual costs hover around $1,816—among Texas's lowest.

Review your appraisal annually

Castro homeowners should verify their assessments reflect actual market conditions, especially in volatile rural markets. An appeal to the appraisal district could result in meaningful tax reductions if your home is overvalued.

How Castro County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Castro County$1,067
Texas State Average$2,203
National Average$1,924

Castro County

1.12%

Effective rate

Texas Avg

1.28%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Castro County, Texas?
The effective property tax rate in Castro County, Texas is 1.12%. 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 Castro County?
The median annual property tax payment in Castro County is $1,067. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,816, while those without a mortgage pay $799.
How does Castro County compare to the Texas average?
Castro County's effective tax rate of 1.12% is lower than the Texas state average of 1.28%. The median annual property tax in Castro County is $1,067, compared to the state average of $2,203.
What is the median home value in Castro County, Texas?
The median home value in Castro County, Texas is $94,900, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Is Castro County a low property tax area in Texas?
Yes — Castro County's effective property tax rate of 1.12% is below the Texas average of 1.28%. The median annual property tax of $1,067 is also lower the state average of $2,203, making it a relatively affordable area for property taxes.
How does Castro County rank for property taxes in Texas?
Castro County ranks #82 out of 250 counties in Texas by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 1.12% and median annual tax of $1,067, 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.