Hood County is located in north-central Texas, west-southwest of Fort Worth, on the western edge of the Dallas–Fort Worth metropolitan region. Created in 1866 and named for Confederate general John Bell Hood, the county developed from a mix of frontier-era settlement and later growth tied to regional transportation and nearby urban expansion. Hood County is mid-sized in population (about 60,000 residents), with a settlement pattern that combines small-city development with extensive rural areas. The county seat, Granbury, serves as the primary administrative and commercial center and anchors much of the county’s civic and cultural activity. The landscape includes rolling terrain, river and lake environments associated with the Brazos River and Lake Granbury, and a mix of pastureland and residential development. The local economy reflects a blend of service-sector employment, commuting to the Metroplex, small business activity, and agriculture-related land use.

Hood County Local Demographic Profile

Hood County is located in North Central Texas, southwest of Fort Worth in the Granbury micropolitan area. It is part of the broader Dallas–Fort Worth region’s outer commuting and recreation corridor along the Brazos River and Lake Granbury.

Population Size

According to the U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts for Hood County, Texas, Hood County had:

  • Population (2020): 61,598
  • Population (2023 estimate): 66,099

For local government and planning resources, visit the Hood County official website.

Age & Gender

According to the U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts (most recent profile releases shown on that page):

  • Persons under 18 years: ~19%
  • Persons 65 years and over: ~26%
  • Female persons: ~51%
  • Male persons: ~49%

Racial & Ethnic Composition

According to the U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts (single-race categories plus ethnicity as reported on that page):

  • White alone: ~86–87%
  • Black or African American alone: ~1–2%
  • American Indian and Alaska Native alone: ~1%
  • Asian alone: ~1%
  • Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone: ~0.1%
  • Two or more races: ~6%
  • Hispanic or Latino (of any race): ~14–15%

Household & Housing Data

According to the U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts:

  • Households: ~25,000 (households; latest period shown on QuickFacts)
  • Persons per household: ~2.4
  • Owner-occupied housing unit rate: ~78–80%
  • Median value of owner-occupied housing units: ~$240,000–$270,000 (dollars; latest period shown on QuickFacts)
  • Median gross rent: ~$1,100–$1,300 (dollars; latest period shown on QuickFacts)

All figures above are taken from the county profile table published on the U.S. Census Bureau’s QuickFacts page for Hood County, which compiles decennial census counts and the Census Bureau’s most recent releases for county-level social, economic, housing, and population characteristics.

Email Usage

Hood County, southwest of the Dallas–Fort Worth core, has a mix of small-city and rural areas where lower population density can raise last‑mile network costs and contribute to uneven digital connectivity, influencing routine email access. Direct county-level email-usage statistics are not generally published; broadband and device access serve as proxies for likely email adoption.

Digital access indicators from the U.S. Census Bureau (American Community Survey) and the FCC National Broadband Map are commonly used to gauge household internet availability and service coverage. These measures track broadband subscriptions and computer availability, which closely relate to practical, at-home email use.

Age distribution (also available via ACS demographic tables) is relevant because older populations tend to have lower rates of daily online activity and email use than working-age adults, shaping overall adoption levels in counties with substantial retiree shares. Gender composition is typically near parity and is not a primary driver of email access compared with age and connectivity constraints.

Infrastructure limitations are most associated with rural coverage gaps and service quality differences, reflected in location-level availability and speeds in the FCC map.

Mobile Phone Usage

Hood County is in North Central Texas on the western edge of the Dallas–Fort Worth region, with Granbury as the county seat. The county includes small urbanized areas around Lake Granbury and extensive low-density residential and rural land. Rolling terrain, lake shorelines, and dispersed housing patterns contribute to variable cellular coverage quality, particularly away from major highways and town centers. Population and housing characteristics referenced below are available from the U.S. Census Bureau’s county profile and American Community Survey (ACS) tables via Census.gov QuickFacts for Hood County.

Key distinction: network availability vs. household adoption

  • Network availability (supply-side) describes where mobile broadband service is reported as available (coverage footprints, technology generation such as LTE/5G).
  • Household adoption (demand-side) describes whether residents actually subscribe to mobile service and use mobile devices for internet access (including “cellular data only” households).

County-level adoption measures exist for some indicators (notably “cellular data only” internet access) through the ACS, while other mobile-specific adoption measures (smartphone ownership rates, carrier subscription rates) are typically not published at county granularity.

Mobile penetration / access indicators (household adoption where available)

“Cellular data only” internet access (ACS)

The most direct county-level measure of mobile-only connectivity is the share of households reporting internet service via a cellular data plan only. This is published in ACS Table S2801 (and related detailed tables), accessible via data.census.gov.

  • Limitation: ACS does not measure “mobile phone ownership” directly at county level in a standard, regularly updated table; it measures household internet subscription types and device presence in selected tables. The cellular-only metric is a proxy for reliance on mobile networks for home internet access, not total mobile phone access.

General connectivity context (ACS broadband categories)

ACS internet subscription tables distinguish among:

  • Cable/fiber/DSL and other fixed broadband subscriptions
  • Satellite
  • Cellular data plan only These categories help separate places where fixed broadband is limited from places where households are more likely to rely on mobile networks for internet access. County estimates and margins of error are available from data.census.gov and summarized indicators may appear on Census.gov QuickFacts.

Mobile internet usage patterns and connectivity (4G/5G availability)

Reported mobile broadband availability (FCC)

The primary nationwide source for reported coverage is the FCC’s Broadband Data Collection (BDC), which includes mobile broadband availability by technology and provider. Relevant resources include:

What this supports at county scale

  • Identification of areas in Hood County where providers report 4G LTE and 5G service availability.
  • Separation of reported availability from actual performance, since availability reflects provider filings and modeled coverage, not guaranteed indoor signal quality.

Limitations

  • FCC mobile availability is not the same as adoption; it does not indicate how many residents subscribe, nor typical speeds experienced inside homes.
  • Countywide summaries can mask gaps in coverage in lakeside coves, wooded areas, or low-lying terrain; mobile coverage is spatially heterogeneous.

State broadband context (Texas)

Texas broadband planning and mapping resources provide complementary context and sometimes incorporate challenge processes, local inputs, and program eligibility layers:

Limitation: State broadband dashboards frequently focus on fixed broadband availability and unserved/underserved definitions; mobile availability is often addressed more generally or through FCC-derived layers.

Common device types (smartphones vs. other devices)

County-level device ownership data limitations

Publicly available county-level statistics specifically separating smartphone ownership from other mobile device ownership (feature phones, tablets with cellular, hotspots) are generally not produced by federal statistical programs at fine geographic resolution.

Practical proxies available in public data

  • Cellular data plan only households (ACS) indicate that mobile devices (commonly smartphones and/or cellular-enabled hotspots) serve as the primary home internet connection for those households, but the ACS does not specify the exact device used.
  • Some ACS tables include device categories such as desktop/laptop/smartphone/tablet presence for larger geographies; availability and reliability at the county level can vary by table and year due to sample size and margins of error. These can be queried through data.census.gov.

Demographic and geographic factors influencing mobile usage and connectivity

Population density and settlement patterns

Hood County’s development pattern—concentrated around Granbury/Lake Granbury with lower-density areas elsewhere—tends to correlate with:

  • More robust cellular infrastructure and higher signal reliability in population centers and along major roads
  • More variable coverage in sparsely populated areas where tower density is lower

Population and housing distribution indicators are available through Census.gov QuickFacts for Hood County and detailed ACS tables via data.census.gov.

Terrain, vegetation, and water features

Local topography and land cover can affect propagation and indoor penetration:

  • Rolling terrain and tree cover can reduce signal strength and increase dead zones
  • Lake-adjacent development can create irregular coverage patterns depending on tower placement and line-of-sight

These are physical determinants of availability/quality rather than adoption, and they are not captured directly by FCC availability polygons or ACS adoption metrics.

Income, age, and housing characteristics (adoption-side correlates)

At the county level, ACS provides demographic and socioeconomic variables (income, age distribution, educational attainment, housing tenure) that commonly correlate with:

  • Likelihood of maintaining multiple connectivity options (fixed broadband plus mobile)
  • Reliance on cellular-only internet access in households where fixed options are unaffordable or unavailable

These factors can be evaluated using ACS county estimates on data.census.gov.
Limitation: Correlation can be described using published distributions, but attributing causation to specific factors requires specialized analysis beyond standard county summary tables.

Summary of what is measurable for Hood County with public sources

  • Network availability (4G/5G): Best supported by the FCC National Broadband Map mobile layers and related FCC documentation.
  • Household adoption (mobile-only reliance): Best supported by ACS “cellular data plan only” internet subscription estimates via data.census.gov.
  • Smartphone vs. non-smartphone device prevalence: Not reliably available as a single, definitive county-level statistic in standard public datasets; must be treated as a data limitation rather than inferred.

Social Media Trends

Hood County is in North Central Texas on the western edge of the Dallas–Fort Worth region, with Granbury as the county seat. The county’s mix of small-city development, lake-oriented recreation (notably around Lake Granbury), and commuter ties to the Metroplex supports broad smartphone and social media adoption patterns typical of Texas exurbs rather than dense urban cores.

User statistics (penetration / active use)

  • County-specific social media penetration rates are not published in standard public datasets (major benchmarks such as Pew Research Center and the U.S. Census do not report platform usage at the county level).
  • The most defensible estimate for Hood County is to apply national adoption benchmarks to local demographics:
    • About 69% of U.S. adults use social media (a widely cited benchmark for overall penetration). Source: Pew Research Center social media fact sheet.
    • Internet access is a prerequisite for social media activity; internet and device access vary by income, age, and rurality, which can be relevant in counties with mixed urban–rural settlement patterns. County-level broadband indicators are typically tracked via federal and state broadband programs rather than social-platform surveys; a general reference point for official internet measures is the U.S. Census American Community Survey (ACS) (internet subscription tables are available there by geography).

Age group trends (who uses social media most)

Nationally, social media usage is strongly age-graded, and this pattern is the most reliable basis for describing likely county trends:

  • 18–29: highest usage (near-universal in most Pew waves; commonly reported in the mid-to-high 80%+ range).
  • 30–49: very high usage (typically upper 70%–80%+).
  • 50–64: majority usage (often ~60–70%).
  • 65+: lowest usage, but still substantial (often ~40%+, varying by platform and over time). Source: Pew Research Center (age breakdowns by platform and overall use).

Implication for Hood County: counties with comparatively larger shares of middle-aged and older adults tend to show greater concentration on “utility” platforms (Facebook, YouTube) and comparatively lower penetration of youth-skewing platforms (e.g., Snapchat) relative to major urban counties, even when overall use remains high.

Gender breakdown

  • Overall social media use by gender is similar at the national level, with differences emerging more clearly by platform rather than total penetration.
  • Platform-specific gender skews frequently reported in U.S. surveys include:

Most-used platforms (with percentages where possible)

County-level platform shares are not published in major public research products; the best-available, reputable baseline is U.S. adult platform use (often used as a proxy in local planning and communications):

Expected local ranking for Hood County (typical exurban pattern):

  1. Facebook and YouTube as the broadest-reach platforms across age groups
  2. Instagram and TikTok more concentrated among younger adults
  3. Nextdoor-style local community discussion is often salient in suburban/exurban areas, but comparable county-level percentages are not available in the same standardized way as Pew platform measures.

Behavioral trends (engagement patterns / preferences)

  • High use of video and “how-to” content: YouTube’s dominance nationally aligns with routine informational viewing (home projects, local services, news clips), which is common in mixed suburban–rural communities. Source: Pew Research Center (YouTube reach).
  • Facebook as a local information hub: In many U.S. communities, Facebook is a primary channel for local groups, event promotion, buy/sell activity, and community updates, reflecting its older-skewing user base and broad reach. Source: Pew Research Center (Facebook reach and demographics).
  • Age-stratified engagement styles:
    • Younger adults: higher relative use of short-form video (TikTok, Instagram Reels), direct messaging, and creator-led content.
    • Older adults: higher relative use of feed-based updates, local groups, and sharing/commenting on community-oriented posts (often centered on Facebook). Source: Pew Research Center demographic patterns by platform.
  • Platform preference follows life-stage utility: National survey evidence shows platform choices align with job networking (LinkedIn), local community and family connections (Facebook), entertainment and trends (TikTok/Instagram), and interest communities (Reddit). Source: Pew Research Center (platform-by-platform use).

Family & Associates Records

Hood County maintains several family and associate-related public records through county and state systems. Birth and death records (vital records) are recorded locally and at the state level; certified copies are typically issued by local registrars and the county clerk for eligible events, with state indexing and verification handled by the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS). Marriage records are recorded and filed with the county clerk and are generally public, subject to identification and copy-fee procedures. Divorce records are maintained as court case files in the district clerk’s records, with access governed by court record rules and redaction practices. Adoption records are generally sealed under Texas law and are not publicly accessible as ordinary court records.

Public databases commonly include online access to recorded instruments and some court indexes. Hood County provides online portals and office information through the Hood County official website, including the County Clerk (marriages, some vital and recorded records) and the District Clerk (district court case records).

Residents access records online via county-provided search portals where available, or in person at the respective clerk’s office for certified copies and records not posted online. Privacy restrictions commonly apply to recent birth/death certificates, sealed adoption files, and confidential information redacted from public filings. State-level vital records information is published by Texas DSHS Vital Statistics.

Marriage & Divorce Records

Types of records available in Hood County, Texas

  • Marriage license records

    • Issued and recorded at the county level as part of the official records of the county.
    • A marriage license may be followed by a marriage return/certificate (proof the ceremony occurred) that becomes part of the recorded file.

  • Divorce records

    • Divorce decrees (final judgments) are created and kept as part of a civil/family court case file.
    • Related documents can include petitions, orders, findings, child support orders, and property division orders, depending on the case.

  • Annulment records

    • Annulments are handled through the courts and maintained as a civil/family case file, with a final order/judgment declaring the marriage void or voidable under Texas law.

Where records are filed and how they can be accessed

  • Marriage licenses

    • Filed/recorded with: Hood County Clerk (county recorder for marriage records).
    • Access methods: In-person request at the County Clerk’s office; many counties also provide written/mail requests and may provide online search tools for indexes or copies.
    • State-level alternative: Texas maintains a statewide marriage index (not a certified local record) through the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) Vital Statistics.

  • Divorce and annulment case records (including decrees/final orders)

    • Filed with: District Clerk (court records) for district court matters; some family-law matters may also be maintained in county-level courts depending on local court structure.
    • Access methods: Court files and decrees are typically available through the clerk’s office in person; some docket information and document access may be available through statewide/local court portals. Certified copies are issued by the clerk custodian of that court record.
    • State-level alternative: DSHS Vital Statistics maintains a statewide divorce index (not a substitute for a certified decree).

Typical information included in these records

  • Marriage license record (county)

    • Full names of the parties
    • Date the license was issued and location (county)
    • Age/date of birth (varies by record format and time period)
    • Place of residence at time of application (often city/county; varies)
    • Officiant/authority and ceremony date/location on the completed return (when included)
    • File/recording information (book/page or instrument number)

  • Divorce decree / final judgment (court)

    • Names of the parties and cause/case number
    • Court and county of filing, and date signed/entered
    • Findings and orders dissolving the marriage
    • Terms addressing property division and debts
    • Provisions regarding children (conservatorship/custody, visitation/possession, child support), when applicable
    • Name changes, when granted
    • Judge’s signature and certification details for official copies

  • Annulment final order/judgment (court)

    • Names of the parties and case number
    • Court and county of filing, and date signed/entered
    • Legal basis and declaration that the marriage is void/voidable under Texas law
    • Orders concerning property, support, and children, when applicable
    • Judge’s signature and certification details

Privacy and legal restrictions

  • Public access framework

    • Texas marriage records recorded by the county and Texas court records are generally subject to public access under Texas law, with important exceptions for protected information.
    • Clerks provide public access to records while complying with confidentiality requirements, redaction rules, and court orders.

  • Common restrictions and protected information

    • Sealed records and sealed case documents: Some court files or specific filings may be sealed by court order.
    • Confidential information in court files: Sensitive data (for example, certain information involving minors, family violence protections, or other protected identifiers) may be restricted, redacted, or withheld consistent with Texas statutes, Texas Rules of Civil Procedure, and judicial administration rules.
    • Identifying information: Access to Social Security numbers, driver’s license numbers, and certain personal data is commonly restricted or redacted in copies provided to the public.
    • Certified copies and identification requirements: Clerks may require formal request procedures and fees for certified copies; access to certain vital records held by the state may be limited to eligible applicants under state vital records law.

Primary custodians (Hood County and Texas)

Education, Employment and Housing

Hood County is in North Central Texas on the southwestern edge of the Dallas–Fort Worth metro area, with Granbury as the county seat and largest population center. The county has a mix of small-city neighborhoods around Lake Granbury and substantial rural/low-density areas, with a population that skews somewhat older than Texas overall and a large share of owner-occupied housing.

Education Indicators

Public schools (counts and names)

Public K–12 education is primarily provided by three independent school districts (ISDs): Granbury ISD, Godley ISD, and Lipan ISD (Lipan ISD spans Hood and adjacent counties). A consolidated, countywide count of “public schools located in Hood County” varies slightly by directory definitions (campuses vs. programs). Campus-level names are available through the Texas Education Agency (TEA) school directory and district websites.

Commonly listed district campuses include (campus configurations can change over time):

  • Granbury ISD: Granbury High School; Granbury Middle School; Acton Middle School; several elementary campuses (e.g., Emma Roberson, Mambrino, Nettie Baccus, Oak Woods, STEAM Academy at Mambrino in some listings) and specialized programs (varies by year).
  • Godley ISD (serves part of Hood County as well as adjacent areas): Godley High School; Godley Middle School; elementary campuses (varies by year).
  • Lipan ISD: Lipan High School; Lipan Middle School; Lipan Elementary School (serves portions of Hood County and neighboring counties).

For the most accurate, current campus list and addresses, use the TEA directory or the district “campuses” pages:

Student–teacher ratios and graduation rates

  • Student–teacher ratios: Reported ratios differ by dataset (district staffing vs. classroom teachers). County-level ratios are commonly summarized via federal/ACS or school accountability datasets; for district-specific staffing and enrollment, TEA’s district profiles provide the most direct comparability. TEA district profiles are accessible via the Texas Academic Performance Reports (TAPR).
  • Graduation rates: The standard Texas measure is the four-year longitudinal graduation rate reported in TAPR at the campus and district level. Hood County’s major districts generally report graduation rates in line with many suburban/rural North Texas districts, and the definitive, most recent figures are published annually in TAPR (district and campus reports).

Because both ratios and graduation rates are reported at the district/campus level rather than “county-operated” schools, TAPR is the authoritative source for the latest year.

Adult educational attainment

County adult education levels (age 25+) are reported by the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (ACS) and are available through data.census.gov. The most used indicators are:

  • High school graduate or higher (25+)
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher (25+)

In Hood County, adult attainment typically reflects a large high-school-or-higher majority and a moderate share with bachelor’s degrees (below major urban-county levels in the DFW core but often comparable to outer-ring counties). The most recent 5-year ACS release provides the most stable county estimate.

Notable programs (STEM, CTE, AP/dual credit)

Across Texas public high schools, the most consistently documented “notable programs” are:

  • Career and Technical Education (CTE) pathways (industry certifications, trades, health science, public safety, agriculture, etc.), reported via district CTE offerings and TEA CTE reporting.
  • Advanced Placement (AP) participation and performance, typically published in campus/district TAPR.
  • Dual credit partnerships with regional colleges, commonly offered in North Texas districts (availability varies by district and year).

Program availability is district-specific; TAPR and district course catalogs are the standard references for verifying current AP, dual credit, and CTE program inventories.

School safety measures and counseling resources

Texas public districts generally maintain:

  • Emergency operations plans, controlled access procedures, visitor management, and coordinated response protocols with local law enforcement.
  • Student support services, including counseling staff, behavioral/mental health referrals, and campus intervention practices.

District safety and counseling resources are typically published in board policies, student handbooks, and “Safety/Security” and “Counseling/Student Services” sections on district sites; statewide policy context is governed by Texas school safety statutes and TEA guidance.

Employment and Economic Conditions

Unemployment rate (most recent year)

The county unemployment rate is tracked monthly by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Local Area Unemployment Statistics. The most recent official figures are available via the BLS LAUS program (county series for Hood County, TX). Hood County typically follows broader North Texas cycles, with low unemployment in tight labor-market years and increases during downturns; the BLS series provides the latest year-to-date and annual averages.

Major industries and employment sectors

Employment in Hood County reflects a mix of:

  • Health care and social assistance
  • Retail trade
  • Construction
  • Educational services
  • Accommodation and food services
  • Manufacturing (smaller share than major metro counties, but present)
  • Public administration

Sector shares and counts are summarized in ACS “industry by occupation” tables and in regional economic profiles. County-level industry composition can be retrieved from ACS tables on data.census.gov (e.g., industry by employed population).

Common occupations and workforce breakdown

Common occupational groups in Hood County typically include:

  • Management, business, and financial operations
  • Sales and office
  • Education, training, and library
  • Healthcare practitioners and support
  • Construction and extraction
  • Transportation and material moving
  • Production

ACS occupation tables provide the standard breakdown for county residents (employed population 16+), distinguishing “where people live” (resident workforce) rather than “where jobs are located.”

Commuting patterns and mean commute time

  • Mean commute time: Reported by the ACS “commuting (journey to work)” tables. Outer-metro counties near DFW commonly show mid-to-upper 20-minute average commutes, with variation driven by travel into larger job centers.
  • Modes: Most commuters travel by driving alone, with smaller shares carpooling and limited public transit commuting relative to core metro counties (mode share confirmed through ACS commuting tables).

ACS commuting data are accessible via data.census.gov and include mean travel time, vehicle availability, and mode.

Local employment versus out-of-county work

Hood County functions as both a local employment market (Granbury-area services, schools, health care, construction, retail) and a commuter county for some residents working in Johnson, Parker, Tarrant, and other DFW-area counties. The ACS “place of work” and “county-to-county commuting flows” products provide the most direct measurement of out-of-county commuting, and the Census Bureau’s commuting flow datasets are available through Census commuting resources.

Housing and Real Estate

Homeownership rate and rental share

Hood County has a high homeownership profile relative to large urban counties, reflecting single-family neighborhoods and rural residential properties. The definitive owner-occupied vs. renter-occupied split is published in ACS housing tenure tables on data.census.gov.

Median property values and recent trends

  • Median home value: The ACS “median value (dollars) of owner-occupied housing units” provides a consistent countywide median. Hood County values rose substantially during 2020–2022 alongside statewide trends, with slower growth and more variability afterward (trend direction aligns with broader North Texas market patterns).
  • For market-transaction trends (sale prices, inventory), private listing platforms and local MLS reports provide higher-frequency indicators, while ACS remains the standard public benchmark for countywide medians.

Typical rent prices

“Median gross rent” is reported by ACS and serves as the primary public statistic for typical rent levels. Hood County rents generally track below core DFW counties but can be higher in lake-adjacent submarkets and newer builds. The latest median gross rent is available via ACS on data.census.gov.

Types of housing

Housing stock is dominated by:

  • Single-family detached homes (including suburban-style subdivisions)
  • Manufactured homes in rural and semi-rural areas
  • Lake-area properties (including second homes and short-term-rental-oriented inventory in some areas)
  • Limited but present multifamily (apartments) concentrated near Granbury and key corridors

ACS “units in structure” tables provide the countywide structural mix.

Neighborhood characteristics (proximity to schools or amenities)

  • Granbury/US-377 corridor areas: closer access to schools, medical services, retail, and county services; more subdivision-style development.
  • Lake Granbury perimeter: amenity-driven residential areas with recreational access and mixed housing age/quality.
  • Rural areas: larger lots, agricultural tracts, and dispersed housing with longer travel distances to schools and services.

These characteristics reflect the county’s land use pattern; precise proximity varies by community and campus boundaries published by the districts.

Property tax overview (rate and typical homeowner cost)

Hood County property taxes are based on:

  • School district M&O and I&S rates
  • County rate
  • Municipal rates (where applicable)
  • Special districts (varies by location)

Effective property tax rates in Texas commonly fall in the ~1.5%–2.5% range of taxable value depending on jurisdictional overlap and exemptions; Hood County locations vary by ISD and city limits. The most direct public references for rates and typical tax bills are:

  • The Texas Comptroller property tax overview (system structure and terminology)
  • The Hood County appraisal district for local rates, exemptions, and tax roll information (published by the county appraisal district and local taxing units)

A “typical homeowner cost” depends heavily on taxable value and exemptions (homestead, over-65/disabled, etc.). Publicly reported median tax payments are available in ACS (median real estate taxes paid), which provides a standardized countywide benchmark.

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