Live Oak County Property Taxes

Live Oak County, Texas

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

43% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$105/mo escrow

#15 of 250 counties in Texas

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

0.88%

vs. Texas Avg43% below
vs. National Avg53.3% below

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$142,300

State avg $171,960

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$1,951

$163/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$861

$72/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#15

of 250 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Live Oak County, Texas

Live Oak offers some of nation's lowest taxes

At 0.882% effective rate, Live Oak County ranks among the lowest property tax counties nationwide, roughly one-third below the national median rate. The median annual tax of $1,255 is less than half the national median of $2,690.

Bottom tier among Texas counties

Live Oak County's 0.882% rate is the lowest among counties reviewed here and significantly undercuts Texas's state average of 1.276%. At $1,255 median annually, it costs roughly $938 less than the Texas median of $2,193.

Lowest taxes across South Texas

Live Oak County's 0.882% rate runs far below Liberty County (1.251%) and all other regional peers in this dataset. It represents one of the most tax-friendly counties in the broader region.

What Live Oak County homeowners pay yearly

On a median home valued at $142,300, Live Oak County residents pay approximately $1,255 in annual property taxes. With mortgage taxes included, the annual bill rises to roughly $1,951.

Even low-tax counties benefit from appeals

Despite already favorable rates, overassessment still occurs in Live Oak County—some homeowners may be paying more than warranted. A quick comparison with recent sales of similar properties can reveal whether an appeal would save money.

How Live Oak County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Live Oak County$1,255
Texas State Average$2,203
National Average$1,924

Live Oak County

0.88%

Effective rate

Texas Avg

1.28%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Live Oak County, Texas?
The effective property tax rate in Live Oak County, Texas is 0.88%. 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 Live Oak County?
The median annual property tax payment in Live Oak County is $1,255. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,951, while those without a mortgage pay $861.
How does Live Oak County compare to the Texas average?
Live Oak County's effective tax rate of 0.88% is lower than the Texas state average of 1.28%. The median annual property tax in Live Oak County is $1,255, compared to the state average of $2,203.
What is the median home value in Live Oak County, Texas?
The median home value in Live Oak County, Texas is $142,300, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Is Live Oak County a low property tax area in Texas?
Yes — Live Oak County's effective property tax rate of 0.88% is below the Texas average of 1.28%. The median annual property tax of $1,255 is also lower the state average of $2,203, making it a relatively affordable area for property taxes.
How does Live Oak County rank for property taxes in Texas?
Live Oak County ranks #15 out of 250 counties in Texas by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 0.88% and median annual tax of $1,255, 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.