George West, Live Oak County, Texas Property Taxes

As noted earlier, local government entities set tax rates, which can vary widely within a state.

Why? Because annually, each county estimates its required budget to provide services and divides that by the total value of all taxable property within its jurisdiction. This calculation results in the property tax rate.

While there are votes and laws involved in setting tax rates and budgets, in a nutshell, this is the annual process.

Below, you can compare George West's effective property tax rate to other cities in Texas and the median property tax rates in Texas and the U.S.

Property tax bills in George West are based on the assessed value of a home and the local tax rate set by taxing authorities. For homeowners in Live Oak County, the bill is calculated by applying the tax rate to the assessed market value, so changes in value can directly affect what is owed each year.

With a median home price of $93,000, George West homeowners often see tax bills that reflect how local assessments compare with the broader market. The median tax bill in the area is $1,394, which is below the national median property tax bill of $2,400 and the national median property tax rate of 1.02%.

Tax bills can vary widely depending on a home’s value and the specific exemptions or local taxing units that apply. In George West, bills range from $532 at the 25th percentile to $2,465 at the 75th percentile, with the 90th percentile reaching $3,820. For homeowners, that means even similar properties can face very different tax burdens.