Johnson County Property Taxes
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
58.3% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$296/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
1.24%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$285,900
State avg $185,237
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$4,454
$371/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$2,252
$188/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#142
of 250 counties (1 = lowest)
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Homeowner context
What this means for a Johnson 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
1.24%
0.03 percentage points above the state average
Typical bill
$3,557
$1,310 above the state median
State position
#142
Ranked from lowest to highest effective rate across 250 Texas counties.
Data Story
About Property Taxes in Johnson County, Texas
Johnson County taxes slightly above median
Johnson County's effective tax rate of 1.280% edges just above the national median of 1.264%, placing it slightly into the higher-tax quartile. Homeowners here pay marginally more than the typical American property tax burden.
Just above Texas state average
At 1.280%, Johnson County's effective rate marginally exceeds Texas's state average of 1.276%, putting it just slightly above the state midpoint. The difference is minimal—Johnson sits right at the Texas typical tax level.
Higher values, comparable rates
Johnson County's 1.280% rate is nearly identical to Jim Wells (1.251%) and slightly above Karnes (0.982%), though well below Jefferson (1.575%). What sets Johnson apart is its notably higher median home value of $254,600, resulting in larger absolute tax bills.
Higher home values mean higher bills
Johnson County's median home value of $254,600 combined with its 1.280% rate yields a median property tax of $3,259 annually. With mortgage escrow, homeowners typically pay around $3,946 per year—among the highest actual dollar amounts in this region despite a moderate tax rate.
Higher-value homes deserve scrutiny
In Johnson County, where home values are relatively high, even a small assessment error translates to significant annual losses. Many homeowners in appreciating areas overlook reassessment challenges that could save $500–$1,000+ annually.
How Johnson County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Johnson County
1.24%
Effective rate
Texas Avg
1.21%
Effective rate
National Avg
0.88%
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.
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.