Kinney County Property Taxes

Kinney County, Texas

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

43.5% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$104/mo escrow

#169 of 250 counties in Texas

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

1.41%

vs. Texas Avg43.5% below
vs. National Avg53.8% below

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$88,500

State avg $171,960

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$2,097

$175/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$1,198

$100/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#169

of 250 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Kinney County, Texas

Kinney County taxes above U.S. median

Kinney's effective tax rate of 1.406% runs 53% higher than the national median of 0.92%, placing it in the top quartile of U.S. counties by tax burden. However, the median home value of $88,500—68% below the national median—keeps absolute tax bills modest.

Kinney exceeds Texas state average

At 1.406%, Kinney's rate surpasses the Texas state average of 1.276% by 10%, ranking it in the upper half statewide. About 30% of Texas counties tax property as aggressively as Kinney does.

Kinney taxes harder than most West Texas neighbors

Kinney's 1.406% rate beats Kerr (1.093%) and Kent (0.907%), matching Kimble's nearby 1.255% for the region's tougher tax climate. Only Kaufman (1.732%) and Kendall (1.202%) approach Kinney's burden among area counties.

Median Kinney homeowner pays $1,244

On a median home valued at $88,500, Kinney residents owe $1,244 in annual property taxes. With mortgage and bond obligations included, the total climbs to $2,097—slightly below the national median of $2,690.

Tax appeals cost nothing but save real money

In Kinney's smaller market, appraisal inaccuracies can linger unnoticed for years, inflating tax bills unnecessarily. A free assessment review or formal appeal could recover hundreds in cumulative savings.

How Kinney County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Kinney County$1,244
Texas State Average$2,203
National Average$1,924

Kinney County

1.41%

Effective rate

Texas Avg

1.28%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Kinney County, Texas?
The effective property tax rate in Kinney County, Texas is 1.41%. 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 Kinney County?
The median annual property tax payment in Kinney County is $1,244. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $2,097, while those without a mortgage pay $1,198.
How does Kinney County compare to the Texas average?
Kinney County's effective tax rate of 1.41% is higher than the Texas state average of 1.28%. The median annual property tax in Kinney County is $1,244, compared to the state average of $2,203.
What is the median home value in Kinney County, Texas?
The median home value in Kinney County, Texas is $88,500, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Why is Kinney County property tax rate higher than the Texas average?
Kinney County's effective property tax rate of 1.41% is higher than the Texas average of 1.28%. This difference of 0.12% 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 Kinney County rank for property taxes in Texas?
Kinney County ranks #169 out of 250 counties in Texas by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 1.41% and median annual tax of $1,244, it falls in the upper 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.