Foard County Property Taxes

Foard County, Texas

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

61.7% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$70/mo escrow

#101 of 250 counties in Texas

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

1.18%

vs. Texas Avg61.7% below
vs. National Avg68.6% below

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$71,400

State avg $171,960

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$1,313

$109/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$791

$66/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#101

of 250 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Foard County, Texas

Foard County taxes slightly above national norm

Foard County's effective tax rate of 1.182% is moderately higher than the national median of 1.026%, placing it in the middle range of U.S. counties. The median property tax of just $844 is less than one-third the national median of $2,690, reflecting some of the nation's most affordable home values.

Below-average taxes for Texas

Foard County's 1.182% effective rate falls slightly below Texas's state average of 1.276%, positioning it in the lower-middle tier of Texas counties. The median property tax of $844 is far below the state average of $2,193, driven by the county's very modest home values.

Foard has competitive tax rates regionally

Foard County's 1.182% rate is lower than Falls County (1.469%), Fisher County (1.705%), and Fort Bend County (1.988%), and comparable to Fannin County (1.103%). It's slightly higher than Fayette County (1.008%) and Floyd County (1.079%), offering middle-ground affordability.

Annual tax on typical home: $844

A homeowner with the median home value of $71,400 in Foard County pays approximately $844 annually in property taxes, among the lowest in the nation. With a mortgage, taxes rise to around $1,313; without one, they drop to about $791.

Challenge your assessment for added savings

Even in low-tax Foard County, overassessments happen and appeal processes are free. If comparable property sales suggest your home's assessed value is high, contacting the county appraisal district could further reduce your already modest tax burden.

How Foard County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Foard County$844
Texas State Average$2,203
National Average$1,924

Foard County

1.18%

Effective rate

Texas Avg

1.28%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Foard County, Texas?
The effective property tax rate in Foard County, Texas is 1.18%. 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 Foard County?
The median annual property tax payment in Foard County is $844. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,313, while those without a mortgage pay $791.
How does Foard County compare to the Texas average?
Foard County's effective tax rate of 1.18% is lower than the Texas state average of 1.28%. The median annual property tax in Foard County is $844, compared to the state average of $2,203.
What is the median home value in Foard County, Texas?
The median home value in Foard County, Texas is $71,400, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Is Foard County a low property tax area in Texas?
Yes — Foard County's effective property tax rate of 1.18% is below the Texas average of 1.28%. The median annual property tax of $844 is also lower the state average of $2,203, making it a relatively affordable area for property taxes.
How does Foard County rank for property taxes in Texas?
Foard County ranks #101 out of 250 counties in Texas by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 1.18% and median annual tax of $844, it falls in the middle 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.