Menard County Property Taxes
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
20.7% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$146/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
1.66%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$105,300
State avg $171,960
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$1,550
$129/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$1,792
$149/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#222
of 250 counties (1 = lowest)
Homeowner context
What this means for a Menard 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
1.66%
0.38 percentage points above the state average
Typical bill
$1,747
$456 below the state median
State position
#222
Ranked from lowest to highest effective rate across 250 Texas counties.
Data Story
About Property Taxes in Menard County, Texas
Menard ranks among highest in nation
Menard County's effective tax rate of 1.659% significantly exceeds the national median of 1.048%, placing it in the top tier of U.S. counties by rate. The median property tax of $1,747 is below the national median of $2,690, reflecting the county's lower median home value of $105,300.
Texas's steepest tax rate
Menard County's 1.659% effective rate is the highest among the eight counties analyzed and well above Texas's state average of 1.276%. Despite lower home values, the aggressive tax rate means residents pay a higher percentage of property value annually.
Significantly higher than peers
Menard County's 1.659% rate dwarfs neighboring Medina County (1.310%) and Mills County (0.880%), making it the most tax-heavy jurisdiction in the region. Only Mitchell County (1.960%) exceeds Menard's burden in this county group.
Steep rate on modest homes
A typical $105,300 home in Menard County triggers annual property taxes of roughly $1,747 at the current rate. This relatively high percentage burden on lower-valued properties makes tax liability a significant cost concern for rural homeowners.
Challenge your assessment
Given Menard County's steep effective rate, homeowners should strongly consider appealing property assessments to ensure values reflect true market conditions. Many rural properties may be overvalued on the tax rolls, offering potential savings through the formal appeal process.
How Menard County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Menard County
1.66%
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.
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.