Hill County Property Taxes
Hill County, Texas
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
8.7% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$168/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
1.23%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$163,100
State avg ▼ $171,960
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$2,671
$223/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$1,443
$120/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#120
of 250 counties (1 = lowest)
Data Story
About Property Taxes in Hill County, Texas
Hill County taxes slightly above average
At 1.234%, Hill County's effective tax rate modestly exceeds the national median of 1.199%, placing it around the 52nd percentile. The median property tax of $2,012 on a $163,100 home sits well below the national median tax of $2,690.
Slightly above Texas average
Hill County's 1.234% effective rate sits just above Texas's 1.276% state average, making it relatively competitive statewide. The median tax of $2,012 falls below the state median of $2,193, reflecting this county's lower home valuations.
Mid-range among regional counties
Hill County's 1.234% rate places it squarely between lower-taxing Henderson (0.981%) and higher-taxing Hays (1.729%). It's the middle ground for Central Texas property owners seeking moderate tax burdens.
What $163,100 home costs yearly
A median-priced Hill County home generates $2,012 in annual property taxes under standard conditions, or $2,671 with a mortgage. At roughly $168 per month, it represents a moderate tax burden for the region.
Verify your assessed value
Hill County homeowners should confirm their assessments match current market conditions—rural properties especially tend to be overvalued. A formal appeal based on recent comparable sales often results in meaningful tax reductions.
How Hill County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Hill County
1.23%
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.