Mills County, Texas Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Texas. Population: 1,559.
The median annual property tax in Mills County is $1,762, which is 20% lower than the Texas state average and 8% below the national average. The effective tax rate is 0.88% on a median home value of $200,200. Property taxes represent 2.7% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$1,762
-20% vs State
-8% vs US
Median Home Value
$200,200
+16% vs State
-5% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
0.88%
-31% vs State
-7% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$2,187
$182/mo
Without Mortgage
$1,553
$129/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 | $1,762 +8.3% | 0.88% |
| 2022 | $1,627 +14.2% | 0.86% |
| 2021 | $1,425 +10.7% | 0.89% |
| 2020 | $1,287 -2.4% | 0.91% |
| 2019 | $1,319 | 0.94% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
2.7%
of median household income
Median Income
$64,494
per year
Monthly Tax
$147
per month
Other Counties in Texas
Menard County
Tax: $1,747/yr Rate: 1.66%
Collingsworth County
Tax: $1,378/yr Rate: 1.27%
Foard County
Tax: $844/yr Rate: 1.18%
Mitchell County
Tax: $1,680/yr Rate: 1.96%
Rusk County
Tax: $1,670/yr Rate: 1.00%
Deaf Smith County
Tax: $1,590/yr Rate: 1.37%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Mills County, Texas? ▼
The median annual property tax in Mills County is $1,762 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 0.88% on a median home value of $200,200.
How does Mills County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Mills County are 8% below the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 0.88% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Mills County? ▼
In Mills County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $2,187 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $1,553. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Mills County? ▼
Property taxes in Mills County represent approximately 2.7% of the median household income of $64,494. 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.