Castro County property tax
Homeowners in Castro County, Texas typically pay about 0.92% of their home's value in property tax each year — a median bill of $876 on a median home value of $95,000.
Typical effective rate
0.92%
higher than 41% of U.S. counties
Median tax paid
$876
per year
Median home value
$95,000
In TX
#214
of 250 ranked counties
At a glance
- Effective rate 0.92% — 2% lower than the U.S. median of 0.94%, and 38% lower than the Texas median of 1.49%.
- With vs. without a mortgage — median tax $2,702 for mortgaged homes, $563 for homes owned outright.
- State ranking — 214th highest effective rate of 250 ranked Texas counties; nationally it sits around the 59th percentile.
Estimate a bill for Castro County
Apply this county's typical effective rate (0.92%) to a home value of your choice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Castro County, TX?
The typical effective property-tax rate in Castro County is 0.92% of a home's value per year, based on median taxes paid ($876) divided by the median home value ($95,000) in the Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. This is a typical burden for comparison, not a statutory mill rate.
How much is property tax on a typical home in Castro County?
The median owner-occupied home in Castro County is valued at $95,000, and the median real estate tax paid is $876 per year. Homes with a mortgage have a median tax of $2,702, versus $563 for homes without one.
How does Castro County compare to the rest of Texas?
Castro County's effective rate is 38% lower than the Texas median, ranking 214th of 250 ranked counties in the state.
Compare nearby Texas counties
Counties ranked closest to Castro County by in-state effective rate. Open the comparison tool or see all Texas counties.
| In-state | County | Effective rate | Median tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| 211 | Yoakum County | 0.94% | $1,715 |
| 212 | Karnes County | 0.93% | $1,392 |
| 213 | Blanco County | 0.93% | $4,510 |
| 215 | Montague County | 0.92% | $1,902 |
| 216 | Reagan County | 0.92% | $1,579 |
| 217 | Anderson County | 0.92% | $1,702 |
Official data & resources for Castro County
- Castro County Census profile (data.census.gov) — housing, value and tax figures for this county.
- Table B25103 for Castro County — median real estate taxes paid (the source for the tax figures above).
- Table B25077 for Castro County — median home value.
- Federal forms & is property tax deductible? — IRS Pub 530, Schedule A and the SALT cap, plus your state tax agency.
Finding your exact bill
Your county or municipal assessor (sometimes called the appraisal district, property appraiser, or tax collector) sets the assessed value and the exact millage that produces your bill. Search for "[county name] [state] assessor" or "property tax" on an official .gov site.
Figures on this page are Census survey medians for the whole county (2020–2024 5-year), not an assessment of any individual property. Rates, exemptions and assessment practices vary by municipality and school district within a county.