Homeowners in Runnels County, Texas paid a median $1,498 a year in property tax on a median home worth $109,300, an effective rate of about 1.37% (Census 2020–2024).
1.49%Texas statewide · US 0.94%
How Runnels County compares
Effective rate (median tax ÷ median value)
Median tax paid per year
Tax on a home here
At the local 1.37% effective rate
| Home value | Estimated yearly tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| $150,000 | $2,056 | $171 |
| $250,000 | $3,426 | $286 |
| $350,000 | $4,797 | $400 |
| $500,000 | $6,853 | $571 |
Cities and towns in Runnels County
| Place | Median tax | Median value | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ballinger | $1,392 | $109,400 | 1.27% |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, tables B25103 (median real estate taxes paid), B25077 (median home value), B25003, B25088, B19013 and B01003. These are 2020–2024 medians reported by owner-occupants, not 2026 tax bills or official mill rates. The effective rate here is median tax ÷ median home value. Actual bills depend on assessed value, exemptions (homestead, senior, veteran) and local levies. Check with your county assessor or treasurer. Not tax advice.
Major Cities & Counties in Texas
Largest by population (Census ACS 2020–2024). Property tax for each:
- Houston pop. 2,328,253
- San Antonio pop. 1,479,835
- Dallas pop. 1,307,930
- Austin pop. 979,539
- Fort Worth pop. 963,194
- El Paso pop. 680,130
- Arlington pop. 397,742
- Corpus Christi pop. 317,419
- Plano pop. 290,594
- Lubbock pop. 264,814
- Harris County pop. 4,838,303
- Dallas County pop. 2,621,179
- Tarrant County pop. 2,167,390
- Bexar County pop. 2,067,341
- Travis County pop. 1,330,015
- Collin County pop. 1,163,337
- Denton County pop. 979,561
- Fort Bend County pop. 893,767
- Hidalgo County pop. 891,977
- El Paso County pop. 870,779
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Runnels County, Texas?
Homeowners in Runnels County, Texas paid a median $1,498 a year in property tax on a median home worth $109,300, an effective rate of about 1.37% (Census 2020–2024).
How much is property tax on a $300,000 home in Runnels County?
About $4,112 a year ($343 a month) at the 1.37% median effective rate. Your bill depends on assessed value and exemptions.
Is Runnels County property tax high?
It ranks #179 lowest of 254 Texas counties. The state median effective rate is 1.49% and the US rate is 0.94%.
Where do I pay property tax in Runnels County?
Bills are issued and collected by the Runnels County treasurer or tax collector, based on values set by the county assessor.