Jack County Property Taxes

Jack County, Texas

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

2.9% above state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$189/mo escrow

#141 of 250 counties in Texas

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

1.30%

vs. Texas Avg2.9% above
vs. National Avg15.8% below

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$174,800

State avg $171,960

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$2,795

$233/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$1,480

$123/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#141

of 250 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Jack County, Texas

Jack County taxes exceed national median slightly

At 1.296%, Jack County's effective tax rate modestly exceeds the national median of 1.1%, placing it in the upper-middle tier of U.S. counties. The median property tax of $2,266 falls below the national median of $2,690.

Jack County ranks just above Texas average

Jack County's 1.296% effective rate nearly matches the state average of 1.276%, placing it right at the statewide norm. Homeowners pay $2,266 in median annual taxes versus the state average of $2,193.

Jack County taxes comparable to Hunt County

Jack County's 1.296% rate virtually mirrors Hunt County's 1.297%, making them the region's highest-taxing counties by rate. At $2,266 in median taxes, Jack County homeowners pay more than Houston, Irion, Howard, and Hudspeth counties but less than some higher-value jurisdictions.

What Jack County homeowners actually pay

The median Jack County home valued at $174,800 generates an estimated $2,266 in annual property taxes. With a mortgage, expect $2,795; without, around $1,480.

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. In a county with above-average tax rates like Jack, filing a protest could yield meaningful savings at no cost.

How Jack County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Jack County$2,266
Texas State Average$2,203
National Average$1,924

Jack County

1.30%

Effective rate

Texas Avg

1.28%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Jack County, Texas?
The effective property tax rate in Jack County, Texas is 1.30%. 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 Jack County?
The median annual property tax payment in Jack County is $2,266. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $2,795, while those without a mortgage pay $1,480.
How does Jack County compare to the Texas average?
Jack County's effective tax rate of 1.30% is higher than the Texas state average of 1.28%. The median annual property tax in Jack County is $2,266, compared to the state average of $2,203.
What is the median home value in Jack County, Texas?
The median home value in Jack County, Texas is $174,800, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Why is Jack County property tax rate higher than the Texas average?
Jack County's effective property tax rate of 1.30% is higher than the Texas average of 1.28%. This difference of 0.02% 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 Jack County rank for property taxes in Texas?
Jack County ranks #141 out of 250 counties in Texas by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 1.30% and median annual tax of $2,266, 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.