Rusk County Property Taxes
Rusk County, Texas
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
24.2% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$139/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
1.00%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$166,900
State avg ▼ $171,960
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$2,375
$198/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$1,228
$102/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#39
of 250 counties (1 = lowest)
Data Story
About Property Taxes in Rusk County, Texas
Rusk taxes run slightly below national average
Rusk County's effective tax rate of 1.001% sits comfortably below the national median of 1.276%, ranking among the nation's lower-taxed counties. The median annual tax of $1,670 on homes worth $166,900 remains just 62% of the national median tax of $2,690, thanks to significantly lower home values than the $281,900 national average.
Rusk ranks well below Texas average
At 1.001%, Rusk County's effective rate falls below the Texas state average of 1.276%, positioning it among the state's more tax-friendly counties. The $1,670 median tax also trails the state median of $2,193, reflecting both lower rates and lower valuations.
Rusk ties for lowest rate in region
Rusk County's 1.001% rate nearly matches Roberts County's 1.004%, making both regional leaders in tax relief. The county beats Runnels (1.464%), Refugio (1.404%), and Reeves (1.181%) decisively, delivering genuine savings to residents.
Median home costs about $1,670 yearly
On Rusk County's median home worth $166,900, you'll owe approximately $1,670 in annual property taxes—roughly $139 per month. Borrowers with mortgages may see that figure rise to $2,375 when lenders include taxes in escrow.
Low taxes don't eliminate assessment appeal value
Even Rusk County's favorable rate shouldn't discourage appraisal reviews; overvalued properties exist everywhere, and appeals require minimal effort. Trimming an inflated assessment could provide meaningful ongoing savings on an already-modest bill.
How Rusk County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Rusk County
1.00%
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.