Foard County, Texas Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Texas. Population: 281.
The median annual property tax in Foard County is $844, which is 62% lower than the Texas state average and 56% below the national average. The effective tax rate is 1.18% on a median home value of $71,400. Property taxes represent 2.0% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$844
-62% vs State
-56% vs US
Median Home Value
$71,400
-58% vs State
-66% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
1.18%
-8% vs State
+24% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$1,313
$109/mo
Without Mortgage
$791
$66/mo
Homeowners with a mortgage typically own higher-valued properties, which can result in higher tax bills.
Property Tax History
| Year | Median Tax | Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $844 +6.0% | 1.18% |
| 2022 | $796 +6.6% | 1.22% |
| 2021 | $747 -1.1% | 1.42% |
| 2020 | $755 -12.9% | 1.56% |
| 2019 | $867 | 1.87% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
2.0%
of median household income
Median Income
$42,212
per year
Monthly Tax
$70
per month
Other Counties in Texas
Kaufman County
Tax: $5,036/yr Rate: 1.73%
Comanche County
Tax: $2,082/yr Rate: 1.51%
Brooks County
Tax: $1,042/yr Rate: 1.26%
Caldwell County
Tax: $2,871/yr Rate: 1.33%
Trinity County
Tax: $1,219/yr Rate: 1.11%
Swisher County
Tax: $1,555/yr Rate: 1.74%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Foard County, Texas? ▼
The median annual property tax in Foard County is $844 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 1.18% on a median home value of $71,400.
How does Foard County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Foard County are 56% below the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 1.18% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Foard County? ▼
In Foard County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,313 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $791. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Foard County? ▼
Property taxes in Foard County represent approximately 2.0% of the median household income of $42,212. The national benchmark is generally 2-4% of household income.
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Data source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Property tax data reflects median amounts paid by homeowners. Effective rates are calculated as median tax divided by median home value.