Uvalde County Property Taxes
Uvalde County, Texas
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
2.6% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$188/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
1.57%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$144,400
State avg ▼ $171,960
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$3,632
$303/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$1,316
$110/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#209
of 250 counties (1 = lowest)
Data Story
About Property Taxes in Uvalde County, Texas
Uvalde's rate exceeds national average
Uvalde County's effective tax rate of 1.565% significantly exceeds the national median of 1.1%, placing it in the top 10% of U.S. counties for tax burden. The median property tax of $2,260 annually is about 84% of the national median of $2,690, reflecting a steeper-than-average rate on modest home values.
Among Texas's higher-tax counties
Uvalde County ranks in the top 5% of Texas counties by effective tax rate at 1.565%, well above the state average of 1.276%. The median tax bill of $2,260 is slightly above the state median of $2,193, making Uvalde one of Texas's more tax-heavy counties.
Highest rate in South Texas region
Uvalde County's 1.565% rate stands significantly higher than nearby South Texas counties; Medina County averages 1.32%, Kinney County around 1.25%, and Zavala County near 1.29%. Uvalde's rate makes it the priciest option in its immediate region.
A $144k home costs $2,260 yearly
With a median home value of $144,400 and an effective rate of 1.565%, the typical Uvalde County homeowner pays $2,260 in annual property taxes. Those with mortgages see combined annual costs of $3,632.
Challenge inflated assessments today
Uvalde County homeowners should carefully review their assessments, as even modest overvaluations add up quickly at this county's higher tax rate. Filing a formal appeal with the appraisal district can identify and reduce overassessments at no cost.
How Uvalde County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Uvalde County
1.57%
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.