Milam County Property Taxes
Milam County, Texas
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
18.8% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$149/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
1.06%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$168,900
State avg ▼ $171,960
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$2,400
$200/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$1,353
$113/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#60
of 250 counties (1 = lowest)
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About Property Taxes in Milam County, Texas
Milam offers below-average national taxes
Milam County's effective tax rate of 1.059% nearly matches the national median of 1.048%, making it one of the most affordable tax jurisdictions nationally. The median property tax of $1,789 falls well below the national median of $2,690, reflecting the county's lower median home value of $168,900.
Below Texas state average
Milam County's 1.059% effective rate ranks below the Texas state average of 1.276%, offering tax savings compared to most Texas counties. With a median property tax of $1,789 versus the state median of $2,193, residents enjoy genuinely lower tax burdens.
Most affordable in the region
Milam County's 1.059% rate stands among the lowest of the eight counties, outpacing Medina County (1.310%) and Menard County (1.659%). Only Mills County (0.880%) and Montague County (0.951%) offer lower rates in this regional grouping.
Modest homes, modest taxes
A typical $168,900 home in Milam County generates annual property taxes of around $1,789 before mortgage deductions. The effective rate keeps the tax burden manageable for working families and retirees on fixed incomes.
Even modest assessments warrant review
Milam County homeowners can benefit from periodic property value assessments, as even lower-valued homes may carry inflated tax basis figures. Filing an appeal is a straightforward process that can yield meaningful savings, particularly for properties assessed above recent comparable sales.
How Milam County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Milam County
1.06%
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.