Miles, Runnels County, Texas Property Taxes
Property Taxes in Miles, Texas
Median Miles, Texas effective property tax rate: 1.77%, significantly higher than the national median of 1.02%, and higher than the Texas state median of 1.48%.
Median Miles, Texas home value: $86,270
Median annual Miles, Texas tax bill: $1,482, $918 lower than the national median property tax bill of $2,400.
How are property taxes in Runnels calculated?
Property taxes in Miles, 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 Miles's property tax system, exemptions, and reduction opportunities can lead to significant savings. Regardless of where you live in Miles, knowing local tax details benefits homeowners and investors.
Last Updated April 13, 2026
Miles, Runnels County, Texas Property Tax Bill Calculator
$100,000
$1,500,000
$3,000,000
Median Effective Tax Rate
1.77%
Estimate Property Tax Bill
$1,527
$1,417
How Does the Miles Property Tax Calculator Work?
Use this Miles property tax calculator to estimate your annual property tax bill. Enter your property's assessed value and our calculator applies Miles's median effective tax rate of 1.77% — based on actual property records in Runnels 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 Miles'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 Miles: rates range from 1.77% in 76861 to 1.77% in 76861, 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 Miles.
About Miles Property Taxes
About Property Taxes in Miles, Runnels, Texas
Miles’s median effective property tax rate of 1.77% is higher than the Texas state median of 1.48% and higher than the national median of 1.02%. This rate reflects the Runnels 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 Miles. Homeowners in the 76861 ZIP code carry a median effective rate of 1.77%, while those in the 76861 pay 1.77%. This spread — 0 percentage points across the same city — reflects how school district boundaries and local assessment districts are drawn across Runnels County. Understanding which part of Miles you live in can make a meaningful difference to your annual tax bill.
Miles 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 Miles, Runnels 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 Miles'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 Miles Tax Rate
1.77%
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 Runnels County Tax Rate
1.94%
Median Effective Texas Tax Rate
1.48%
Median Effective United States Tax Rate
1.02%
Property Tax Rates Across Miles, Runnels County, Texas
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Tax Rate | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 76861 | 1.51% | 1.69% | 1.77% | 1.85% | 1.89% |
Source: Ownwell
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Miles, Runnels County, Texas
When examining property taxes in Miles, 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 Runnels 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 Runnels County, assessment notices are sent in April each year.
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. By providing insights into how assessed and market values are determined, this section helps property owners navigate their tax responsibilities and understand the valuation processes affecting their property taxes in Miles.
For example, the median home price in Miles is $86,270, with tax bills ranging significantly across the county. 76861 has the highest median home price at $86,270.
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Miles, Runnels County, Texas
Source: Ownwell
$60,770
$115,058
$169,345
Median Miles Market Value
$86,270
Median Runnels County Market Value
$78,805
Median Texas Market Value
$258,851
Median United States Market Value
$235,294
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Miles, Runnels County, Texas
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Home Price | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 76861 | $19,649 | $48,372 | $86,270 | $149,370 | $257,114 |
Source: Ownwell
Property Tax Bills Across Miles, Runnels County, Texas
Property tax bills in Miles are calculated by taking a home’s assessed value and applying the local tax rate set by the county and other taxing entities. The assessed value is based on the market value of the property, so changes in home prices can affect what a homeowner owes each year. For a city with a median home price of $86,270, even modest shifts in assessed value can make a noticeable difference in the final bill.
The amount due also depends on exemptions, local levies, and whether the property is residential or otherwise taxed differently. In Miles, the median tax bill is $1,482, which is below the national median property tax bill of $2,400 and far below what many homeowners pay in higher-tax areas. Bills can still vary widely, though, with the 25th percentile at $860 and the 90th percentile reaching $4,355. That range shows how property taxes can affect homeowners differently, even within the same city.
Median Miles Tax Bill
$1,482
Median Runnels County Tax Bill
$1,427
Median Texas Tax Bill
$3,441
Median United States Tax Bill
$2,400
Property Tax Bills Across Miles, Runnels County, Texas
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Tax Bill | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 76861 | $351 | $860 | $1,482 | $2,519 | $4,355 |
Source: Ownwell
Don't miss the deadline to protest!
Dates | |
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| Appeal Deadline | May 15 |
Links | |
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| Runnels Appraisal District | |
| Website | runnelscad.org |