Morris County Property Taxes

Morris County, Texas

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

41.1% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$108/mo escrow

#98 of 250 counties in Texas

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

1.18%

vs. Texas Avg41.1% below
vs. National Avg51.7% below

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$110,200

State avg $171,960

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$2,090

$174/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$1,119

$93/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#98

of 250 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Morris County, Texas

Morris stays slightly below national average

At 1.178%, Morris County's effective tax rate is 8% below the national median of 1.276%, placing it in the lower half nationally. Homeowners here enjoy a lighter property tax load compared to most U.S. counties.

Below Texas's typical rate

Morris County's 1.178% rate runs below Texas's state average of 1.276% by 0.098 percentage points. This makes Morris one of Texas's more tax-friendly counties relative to state norms.

Among the lowest in its region

Morris County's 1.178% rate beats most neighbors: only Nacogdoches County (0.925%) and Motley County (1.097%) tax lower. Moore County (1.526%) and Nolan County (1.511%) both significantly exceed Morris's burden.

Median home costs about $1,298 yearly

With a median home value of $110,200, Morris County homeowners pay approximately $1,298 annually in property taxes. This is $1,392 less than the national median, reflecting both lower-valued homes and a below-average tax rate.

Even lower rates are possible through appeals

If your Morris County home is assessed above fair market value, you have the right to appeal. Many property owners successfully challenge their assessments and recover thousands in overpaid taxes.

How Morris County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Morris County$1,298
Texas State Average$2,203
National Average$1,924

Morris County

1.18%

Effective rate

Texas Avg

1.28%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Morris County, Texas?
The effective property tax rate in Morris County, Texas is 1.18%. 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 Morris County?
The median annual property tax payment in Morris County is $1,298. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $2,090, while those without a mortgage pay $1,119.
How does Morris County compare to the Texas average?
Morris County's effective tax rate of 1.18% is lower than the Texas state average of 1.28%. The median annual property tax in Morris County is $1,298, compared to the state average of $2,203.
What is the median home value in Morris County, Texas?
The median home value in Morris County, Texas is $110,200, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Is Morris County a low property tax area in Texas?
Yes — Morris County's effective property tax rate of 1.18% is below the Texas average of 1.28%. The median annual property tax of $1,298 is also lower the state average of $2,203, making it a relatively affordable area for property taxes.
How does Morris County rank for property taxes in Texas?
Morris County ranks #98 out of 250 counties in Texas by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 1.18% and median annual tax of $1,298, it falls in the middle 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.