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Hudspeth County Property Taxes

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

64.4% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$67/mo escrow

#146 of 250 counties in Texas

Estimate Your Tax

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$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

1.25%

vs. Texas Avg64.4% below
vs. National Avg70.2% below

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$64,000

State avg $185,237

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$904

$75/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$747

$62/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#146

of 250 counties (1 = lowest)

Homeowner context

What this means for a Hudspeth County homeowner

Use these county medians as a planning baseline. Your actual bill depends on assessed value, exemptions, millage, and local taxing districts.

Tax pressure

1.25%

0.04 percentage points above the state average

Typical bill

$801

$1,446 below the state median

State position

#146

Ranked from lowest to highest effective rate across 250 Texas counties.

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Hudspeth County, Texas

Hudspeth County taxes just above national median

At 1.179%, Hudspeth County's effective tax rate slightly exceeds the national median of 1.1%, though its median property tax of just $677 is one-quarter the national median of $2,690. Lower home values—with a median of $57,400—keep actual tax bills remarkably affordable.

Hudspeth County ranks below Texas state average

Hudspeth County's 1.179% effective rate falls just below the state average of 1.276%, placing it in the lower tier statewide. Residents pay only $677 in median annual property taxes, dramatically below the state average of $2,193.

Hudspeth County offers lowest tax bills in region

Hudspeth County's $677 median tax bill significantly undercuts neighboring Irion County ($1,456) and Houston County ($1,429), though its 1.179% rate sits between them. The county's affordability stems from lower home values rather than lower tax rates.

What Hudspeth County homeowners actually pay

The median Hudspeth County home valued at $57,400 generates an estimated $677 in annual property taxes—the lowest in this regional comparison. With a mortgage, expect $1,027; without, around $660.

Your property tax assessment may be inflated

Many Texas homeowners discover their homes are assessed above fair market value, making them eligible to challenge their appraisals. Filing a protest costs nothing and could lower your annual tax bill—particularly valuable in counties like Hudspeth where home values are already modest.

How Hudspeth County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Hudspeth County$801
Texas State Average$2,247
National Average$1,994

Hudspeth County

1.25%

Effective rate

Texas Avg

1.21%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.88%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Hudspeth County, Texas?
The effective property tax rate in Hudspeth County, Texas is 1.25%. 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 Hudspeth County?
The median annual property tax payment in Hudspeth County is $801. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $904, while those without a mortgage pay $747.
How does Hudspeth County compare to the Texas average?
Hudspeth County's effective tax rate of 1.25% is higher than the Texas state average of 1.21%. The median annual property tax in Hudspeth County is $801, compared to the state average of $2,247.
What is the median home value in Hudspeth County, Texas?
The median home value in Hudspeth County, Texas is $64,000, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Why is Hudspeth County property tax rate higher than the Texas average?
Hudspeth County's effective property tax rate of 1.25% is higher than the Texas average of 1.21%. This difference of 0.04% can be attributed to local funding needs for schools, infrastructure, and municipal services. Higher rates often correlate with more urbanized areas or counties with greater public service demands.
How does Hudspeth County rank for property taxes in Texas?
Hudspeth County ranks #146 out of 250 counties in Texas by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 1.25% and median annual tax of $801, it falls in the middle third of counties statewide.

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By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated Reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor

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.

Estimates are informational only and are not tax, legal, financial, or assessment appeal advice. Verify parcel-specific amounts with the county assessor or tax collector.