Kempner, Coryell County, Texas Property Taxes
Property Taxes in Kempner, Texas
Median Kempner, Texas effective property tax rate: 0.67%, significantly lower than the national median of 1.02%, and lower than the Texas state median of 1.48%.
Median Kempner, Texas home value: $153,680
Median annual Kempner, Texas tax bill: $879, lower than the national median property tax bill of $2,400.
How are property taxes in Coryell calculated?
Property taxes in Kempner, Texas are calculated based on the tax assessed value, which is often lower than the actual market value due to property tax exemptions such as the homestead or senior exemption.
Understanding Kempner's property tax system, exemptions, and reduction opportunities can lead to significant savings. Regardless of where you live in Kempner, knowing local tax details benefits homeowners and investors.
Last Updated April 13, 2026
Kempner, Coryell County, Texas Property Tax Bill Calculator
$100,000
$1,500,000
$3,000,000
Median Effective Tax Rate
0.67%
Estimate Property Tax Bill
$1,030
$955
How Does the Kempner Property Tax Calculator Work?
Use this Kempner property tax calculator to estimate your annual property tax bill. Enter your property's assessed value and our calculator applies Kempner's median effective tax rate of 0.67% — based on actual property records in Coryell County — to generate your estimate.
Enter your property's estimated assessed value — the figure the local appraisal district uses to calculate your bill, which reflects any exemptions you hold and is typically lower than your home's market value. Our calculator applies Kempner's median effective rate across all local levies, providing a more accurate estimate than applying a single county millage rate.
Your bill may vary by ZIP code within Kempner: rates range from 0.67% in 76539 to 0.67% in 76539, primarily due to differences in school district levies and local assessment districts.
For a more precise estimate, scroll down to explore ZIP code-level tax rate trends across Kempner.
About Kempner Property Taxes
About Property Taxes in Kempner, Coryell, Texas
Kempner’s median effective property tax rate of 0.67% is lower than the Texas state median of 1.48% and lower than the national median of 1.02%. This rate reflects the Coryell County base levy combined with local school district levies and Municipal Utility Districts (MUDs) that vary by subdivision throughout the city.
Property tax rates are not uniform across Kempner. Homeowners in the 76539 ZIP code carry a median effective rate of 0.67%, while those in the same ZIP also pay 0.67%. This reflects how school district boundaries and local assessment districts are drawn across Coryell County. Understanding which part of Kempner you live in can make a meaningful difference to your annual tax bill.
Kempner homeowners who believe their assessed value is too high can file a formal appeal with the local Appraisal District before the May 15, 2026 deadline each year.
If your estimated bill above seems higher than expected, Ownwell can review your assessment and protest on your behalf. You only pay if we save you money.
Property Tax Rates Across Kempner, Coryell County, Texas
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 Kempner's effective property tax rate to other cities in Texas and the median property tax rates in Texas and the U.S.
Our median effective property tax rate (tax bill ÷ assessor's market value) accounts for exemptions and deductions, making it more accurate than the general median tax rate, which is the midpoint of statutory rates before adjustments.
Median Effective Kempner Tax Rate
0.67%
Our median effective property tax rate (tax bill ÷ assessor's market value) accounts for exemptions and deductions, making it more accurate than the general median tax rate, which is the midpoint of statutory rates before adjustments.
Median Effective Coryell County Tax Rate
1.22%
Median Effective Texas Tax Rate
1.48%
Median Effective United States Tax Rate
1.02%
Property Tax Rates Across Kempner, Coryell County, Texas
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Tax Rate | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 76539 | 0.17% | 0.26% | 0.67% | 1.30% | 1.30% |
Source: Ownwell
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Kempner, Coryell County, Texas
When examining property taxes in Kempner, Texas, understanding the distinction between market value and assessed value is crucial.
The market value is what a willing buyer would pay to a willing seller in an open and competitive market, often influenced by location, property condition, and economic market trends. The Coryell County appraisal district estimates the market value for tax purposes.
The assessed value is the market value minus any applicable exemptions or limits determined by local laws and offerings. The tax assessed value is the figure used to calculate your property taxes or the amount multiplied by your tax rate to get your tax bill.
Assessment notices:
In Coryell County, assessment notices are sent in April each year. They'll typically reach your mailbox by the middle of April.
Each property owner receives an assessment notice that contains both the market value and assessed value, along with an estimate of your property tax bill. For example, the median home price in Kempner is $153,680, with tax bills ranging significantly across the county. ZIP code 76539 has the highest median home price at $153,680.
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Kempner, Coryell County, Texas
Source: Ownwell
$153,680
$220,545
$287,410
Median Kempner Market Value
$153,680
Median Coryell County Market Value
$184,140
Median Texas Market Value
$258,851
Median United States Market Value
$235,294
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Kempner, Coryell County, Texas
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Home Price | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 76539 | $54,450 | $98,280 | $153,680 | $241,440 | $357,360 |
Source: Ownwell
Property Tax Bills Across Kempner, Coryell County, Texas
Kempner property tax bills are calculated by applying local tax rates to a home’s assessed value, which is based on the market value of the property. For homeowners in Coryell County, the amount owed depends on how local taxing entities value the home and set their rates, so two homes with different assessed values can face very different tax bills.
With a median home price of $153,680, property taxes can still vary widely. The 25th percentile tax bill is $343, while the 75th percentile is $1,767 and the 90th percentile reaches $2,696. The median tax bill in ZIP code 76539 is $879, which is well below the national median property tax bill of $2,400 and below the national median property tax rate of 1.02%.
For homeowners, this means property taxes can be a major ongoing housing cost, and changes in assessed value or tax rates can directly affect affordability.
Median Kempner Tax Bill
$879
Median Coryell County Tax Bill
$1,950
Median Texas Tax Bill
$3,441
Median United States Tax Bill
$2,400
Property Tax Bills Across Kempner, Coryell County, Texas
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Tax Bill | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 76539 | $209 | $343 | $879 | $1,767 | $2,696 |
Source: Ownwell
Don't miss the deadline to protest!
Dates | |
|---|---|
| Appeal Deadline | May 15 |
| Tax Bill | |
| Issued | October 1 |
| Due Date #1 | November 30 |
| Due Date #2 | June 30 |
Links | |
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| Coryell Appraisal District | |
| Website | esearch.coryellcad.org |