Jeff Davis County property tax
Homeowners in Jeff Davis County, Texas typically pay about 0.60% of their home's value in property tax each year — a median bill of $1,365 on a median home value of $226,200.
Typical effective rate
0.60%
higher than 72% of U.S. counties
Median tax paid
$1,365
per year
Median home value
$226,200
In TX
#247
of 250 ranked counties
At a glance
- Effective rate 0.60% — 36% lower than the U.S. median of 0.94%, and 60% lower than the Texas median of 1.49%.
- With vs. without a mortgage — median tax $2,763 for mortgaged homes, $721 for homes owned outright.
- State ranking — 247th highest effective rate of 250 ranked Texas counties; nationally it sits around the 28th percentile.
Estimate a bill for Jeff Davis County
Apply this county's typical effective rate (0.60%) to a home value of your choice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Jeff Davis County, TX?
The typical effective property-tax rate in Jeff Davis County is 0.60% of a home's value per year, based on median taxes paid ($1,365) divided by the median home value ($226,200) 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 Jeff Davis County?
The median owner-occupied home in Jeff Davis County is valued at $226,200, and the median real estate tax paid is $1,365 per year. Homes with a mortgage have a median tax of $2,763, versus $721 for homes without one.
How does Jeff Davis County compare to the rest of Texas?
Jeff Davis County's effective rate is 60% lower than the Texas median, ranking 247th of 250 ranked counties in the state.
Compare nearby Texas counties
Counties ranked closest to Jeff Davis County by in-state effective rate. Open the comparison tool or see all Texas counties.
| In-state | County | Effective rate | Median tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| 244 | Kent County | 0.68% | $835 |
| 245 | San Augustine County | 0.68% | $676 |
| 246 | Ward County | 0.64% | $965 |
| 248 | Glasscock County | 0.55% | $1,346 |
| 249 | Borden County | 0.42% | $460 |
| 250 | McMullen County | 0.41% | $400 |
Official data & resources for Jeff Davis County
- Jeff Davis County Census profile (data.census.gov) — housing, value and tax figures for this county.
- Table B25103 for Jeff Davis County — median real estate taxes paid (the source for the tax figures above).
- Table B25077 for Jeff Davis 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.