Jackson County Property Taxes
Jackson County, Texas
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
16.2% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$154/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
1.05%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$175,500
State avg ▲ $171,960
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$2,683
$224/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$1,346
$112/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#59
of 250 counties (1 = lowest)
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About Property Taxes in Jackson County, Texas
Jackson County taxes modestly below national median
At 1.052%, Jackson County's effective tax rate sits just below the national median of 1.1%, placing it in the lower-middle tier nationally. The median property tax of $1,847 remains about 31% below the national median of $2,690.
Jackson County ranks below Texas state average
Jackson County's 1.052% effective rate falls notably below the state average of 1.276%, ranking it among lower-tax counties statewide. Homeowners pay $1,847 annually versus the state average of $2,193.
Jackson County offers moderate regional taxation
Jackson County's 1.052% rate falls between Houston County (0.921%) and Howard County (1.093%), offering middle-ground taxation for the region. At $1,847 in median taxes, Jackson County sits comfortably below Hunt and Jack counties but above the lowest-taxing peers.
What Jackson County homeowners actually pay
The median Jackson County home valued at $175,500 generates an estimated $1,847 in annual property taxes. With a mortgage, expect $2,683; without, around $1,346.
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—a worthwhile option for Jackson County homeowners.
How Jackson County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Jackson County
1.05%
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.