Runnels County Property Taxes
Runnels County, Texas
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
31.1% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$127/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
1.46%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$103,700
State avg ▼ $171,960
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$2,184
$182/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$1,175
$98/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#180
of 250 counties (1 = lowest)
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About Property Taxes in Runnels County, Texas
Runnels taxes exceed national median noticeably
Runnels County's effective tax rate of 1.464% surpasses the national median of 1.276%, placing it among higher-taxed U.S. counties. The median annual tax of $1,518 on homes worth $103,700 falls well below the national median tax of $2,690, offset by substantially lower home values than the $281,900 national average.
Runnels ranks well above Texas average
At 1.464%, Runnels County's effective rate exceeds the Texas state average of 1.276%, placing it in the upper third of state counties. The $1,518 median tax trails the state median of $2,193, reflecting higher rates applied to lower-valued homes.
Runnels carries second-highest regional rate
Only Refugio County (1.404%) comes close to Runnels's 1.464% rate among regional peers; Robertson (0.917%) and Rusk (1.001%) tax far more lightly. Runnels residents face a notably steeper burden than most nearby counties despite modest home values.
Median home costs about $1,518 yearly
On Runnels County's median home valued at $103,700, you'll pay roughly $1,518 annually in property taxes—approximately $126 per month. With a mortgage, lenders may collect closer to $2,184 through escrow arrangements.
Challenge assessments in higher-tax environment
Runnels County's above-average rates make assessment reviews especially worthwhile; any reduction directly cuts a heavier-than-normal burden. Homeowners should investigate whether their appraised values match recent comparable sales in the county.
How Runnels County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Runnels County
1.46%
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.