Hood County property tax
Homeowners in Hood County, Texas typically pay about 1.05% of their home's value in property tax each year — a median bill of $3,217 on a median home value of $306,400.
Typical effective rate
1.05%
higher than 32% of U.S. counties
Median tax paid
$3,217
per year
Median home value
$306,400
In TX
#173
of 250 ranked counties
At a glance
- Effective rate 1.05% — 12% higher than the U.S. median of 0.94%, and 30% lower than the Texas median of 1.49%.
- With vs. without a mortgage — median tax $3,727 for mortgaged homes, $2,439 for homes owned outright.
- State ranking — 173rd highest effective rate of 250 ranked Texas counties; nationally it sits around the 68th percentile.
Estimate a bill for Hood County
Apply this county's typical effective rate (1.05%) to a home value of your choice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Hood County, TX?
The typical effective property-tax rate in Hood County is 1.05% of a home's value per year, based on median taxes paid ($3,217) divided by the median home value ($306,400) 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 Hood County?
The median owner-occupied home in Hood County is valued at $306,400, and the median real estate tax paid is $3,217 per year. Homes with a mortgage have a median tax of $3,727, versus $2,439 for homes without one.
How does Hood County compare to the rest of Texas?
Hood County's effective rate is 30% lower than the Texas median, ranking 173rd of 250 ranked counties in the state.
Compare nearby Texas counties
Counties ranked closest to Hood County by in-state effective rate. Open the comparison tool or see all Texas counties.
| In-state | County | Effective rate | Median tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| 170 | Trinity County | 1.06% | $1,264 |
| 171 | Chambers County | 1.05% | $3,474 |
| 172 | Colorado County | 1.05% | $2,204 |
| 174 | Rusk County | 1.05% | $1,793 |
| 175 | Crane County | 1.04% | $1,346 |
| 176 | Hardeman County | 1.04% | $848 |
Official data & resources for Hood County
- Hood County Census profile (data.census.gov) — housing, value and tax figures for this county.
- Table B25103 for Hood County — median real estate taxes paid (the source for the tax figures above).
- Table B25077 for Hood 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.