Ward County Property Taxes
Ward County, Texas
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
62.2% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$69/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.60%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$138,800
State avg ▼ $171,960
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$1,676
$140/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$554
$46/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#5
of 250 counties (1 = lowest)
Data Story
About Property Taxes in Ward County, Texas
Ward County has exceptionally low taxes
Ward County's effective tax rate of 0.600% is among the lowest in the nation, ranking in the bottom 10% of U.S. counties by tax burden. The median property tax of just $833 is less than one-third the national median of $2,690, making Ward a tax haven for property owners.
Texas's most tax-friendly county here
Ward County's 0.600% effective rate is less than half the Texas state average of 1.276%, the lowest by far among these eight counties. At $833, the median property tax is less than 38% of the state median of $2,193, offering dramatic savings.
Dramatically lower than peers
Ward County's 0.600% rate is less than half that of any other county in this comparison—Walker County (1.112%) is the next most affordable. This exceptional advantage reflects Ward's lower property values and lower school and local service demands.
A $138,800 home costs just $833 yearly
The typical Ward County homeowner pays only about $833 in annual property taxes on a median home valued at $138,800. With a mortgage, expect roughly $1,676 withheld; without one, approximately $554.
Even low taxes deserve verification
While Ward County offers exceptional tax rates, homeowners should still verify that assessments reflect current market value. If your assessed value appears inflated relative to recent comparable sales, an appeal is quick and could yield savings on an already modest bill.
How Ward County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Ward County
0.60%
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.