Jackson County Property Taxes

Jackson County, Texas

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

16.2% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$154/mo escrow

#59 of 250 counties in Texas

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

1.05%

vs. Texas Avg16.2% below
vs. National Avg31.3% below

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)

Data Story

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$1,847
Texas State Average$2,203
National Average$1,924

Jackson County

1.05%

Effective rate

Texas Avg

1.28%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Jackson County, Texas?
The effective property tax rate in Jackson County, Texas is 1.05%. 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 Jackson County?
The median annual property tax payment in Jackson County is $1,847. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $2,683, while those without a mortgage pay $1,346.
How does Jackson County compare to the Texas average?
Jackson County's effective tax rate of 1.05% is lower than the Texas state average of 1.28%. The median annual property tax in Jackson County is $1,847, compared to the state average of $2,203.
What is the median home value in Jackson County, Texas?
The median home value in Jackson County, Texas is $175,500, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Is Jackson County a low property tax area in Texas?
Yes — Jackson County's effective property tax rate of 1.05% is below the Texas average of 1.28%. The median annual property tax of $1,847 is also lower the state average of $2,203, making it a relatively affordable area for property taxes.
How does Jackson County rank for property taxes in Texas?
Jackson County ranks #59 out of 250 counties in Texas by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 1.05% and median annual tax of $1,847, it falls in the lower 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.