Hardin County Property Taxes
Hardin County, Texas
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
1.3% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$181/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
1.16%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$188,200
State avg ▲ $171,960
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$2,662
$222/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$1,416
$118/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#96
of 250 counties (1 = lowest)
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About Property Taxes in Hardin County, Texas
Hardin's taxes fall well below national average
Hardin County's effective tax rate of 1.155% is among the lowest in the nation, significantly below the national median of 1.80%. The median property tax of $2,174 remains nearly 19% below the national median of $2,690, despite homes valued 33% below the national norm.
Modestly below Texas's statewide average
Hardin County's 1.155% effective rate edges slightly below the Texas average of 1.276%, positioning it among the state's more tax-friendly counties. This below-average rate helps offset the county's relatively higher median home values for a rural Texas area.
Lower taxes than most peers in east Texas
Hardin's 1.155% rate undercuts Harrison County's 1.016%... actually, Harrison County is slightly lower. Hardin still beats most other nearby counties and offers competitive rates for the eastern Texas region.
Annual bill of $2,174 for median properties
A median Hardin County home worth $188,200 carries an annual property tax of $2,174. With mortgage considerations, the effective cost rises to $2,662, remaining below both the state median of $2,193 and national median of $2,690.
Verify your home's assessed value today
Hardin County homeowners should request their property's appraisal and compare it to recent sales of similar homes in the area. If your assessed value appears inflated, filing a formal protest with the appraisal district is free and straightforward.
How Hardin County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Hardin County
1.16%
Effective rate
Texas Avg
1.28%
Effective rate
National Avg
0.91%
Effective rate
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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.