Matagorda County is located on the central Texas Gulf Coast, about 70 miles southwest of Houston, where the Colorado River meets Matagorda Bay. Established in 1836 as one of the original counties of the Republic of Texas, it developed as part of the state’s coastal plain region shaped by river deltas, bays, and barrier islands. The county is mid-sized by population, with roughly 36,000 residents, and remains predominantly rural outside its main communities. Bay City serves as the county seat and principal administrative center. Matagorda County’s landscape includes coastal wetlands, agricultural lowlands, and extensive shoreline along Matagorda Bay and the Gulf of Mexico. The local economy has long been tied to agriculture and fishing, with major contributions from petrochemical and power generation industries and port-related activity near Port Lavaca. Cultural life reflects a mix of coastal and South Texas influences, including maritime traditions and ranching-agricultural heritage.

Matagorda County Local Demographic Profile

Matagorda County is a coastal county in southeast Texas along the Gulf of Mexico, situated southwest of Houston and east of Corpus Christi. The county includes the City of Bay City (county seat) and coastal communities associated with Matagorda Bay; for local government resources, visit the Matagorda County official website.

Population Size

According to the U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts profile for Matagorda County, Texas, the county’s population size is reported there (including decennial census counts and the most recent Census Bureau population estimates published on QuickFacts). QuickFacts is a primary Census Bureau compilation for county-level totals.

Age & Gender

According to the U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts profile for Matagorda County, the county’s age distribution is summarized using standard Census age groups (including under 18, 18–64, and 65 and over), and gender is shown as percent female/male for the total population. These figures reflect the most recent data releases incorporated into QuickFacts (from the American Community Survey and/or Census Bureau estimates, as indicated on the QuickFacts page).

Racial & Ethnic Composition

According to the U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts profile for Matagorda County, racial composition is presented in major Census categories (including White, Black or African American, Asian, and other categories), and Hispanic or Latino origin is reported as an ethnicity separate from race (shown as “Hispanic or Latino, percent”). QuickFacts also provides combined categories such as “Two or more races” and “American Indian and Alaska Native,” where available.

Household & Housing Data

The U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts profile for Matagorda County reports key household and housing indicators commonly used in local planning, including:

  • Total households and average household size
  • Owner-occupied housing rate and related tenure measures
  • Median value of owner-occupied housing units (dollars)
  • Median gross rent (dollars)
  • Housing unit counts and selected housing characteristics as published on QuickFacts

For methodology and dataset attribution (for example, which items come from the American Community Survey versus population estimates), the “Source” notes on the QuickFacts Matagorda County page provide the official Census Bureau references.

Email Usage

Matagorda County’s Gulf Coast geography, dispersed rural areas, and pockets of higher density around Bay City shape email access by affecting last‑mile broadband buildout and mobile coverage. Direct county-level email usage statistics are not typically published, so broadband and device access serve as proxies.

Digital access indicators (proxy for email use)

The most widely cited local indicators are household broadband subscription and computer ownership from the U.S. Census Bureau data portal (American Community Survey). These measures track the ability to create accounts, authenticate, and reliably use webmail or app-based email. County profiles can also be reviewed via U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts (Matagorda County).

Age distribution and influence on email adoption

ACS age distributions for Matagorda County (via U.S. Census Bureau) inform likely adoption patterns: older age cohorts generally show lower rates of new account adoption and higher reliance on in-person or phone communication, while working-age residents more often use email for employment, healthcare portals, and government services.

Gender distribution

Gender balance is available in ACS tables; it is typically a weaker predictor of email adoption than age and connectivity, and is mainly relevant when combined with labor-force participation and caregiving roles.

Connectivity and infrastructure limitations

Rural service territories, storm exposure, and distance from network backbones can constrain fixed broadband availability and resiliency; local context is available through Matagorda County government and federal broadband mapping resources such as the FCC National Broadband Map.

Mobile Phone Usage

Matagorda County is on the central Texas Gulf Coast, southwest of Houston, with a mix of small cities (notably Bay City and Palacios), industrial waterfront areas near Port Lavaca/Point Comfort, and large expanses of agricultural land, wetlands, rivers, and barrier-coast environments. The county’s relatively low population density and large rural areas are key determinants of mobile connectivity outcomes: fewer towers per square mile and longer backhaul distances tend to produce more “coverage variation” than in major Texas metros, while flat coastal terrain can support longer-range propagation where tower siting and spectrum holdings permit.

Data availability and limitations (county level)

County-specific mobile “penetration” metrics (such as smartphone ownership or mobile-subscription rates) are not consistently published at the county level by major federal statistical programs. As a result, Matagorda County–specific discussion relies on (1) county geographies embedded in federal broadband/coverage mapping and (2) county-level household internet subscription indicators from U.S. Census sources, which do not isolate “mobile-only” versus “fixed-only” with full precision in every table. Coverage maps describe network availability, not adoption.

Mobile access and penetration indicators (adoption vs. availability)

Household adoption indicators (not the same as network coverage)

  • Household internet subscription measures are available from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (ACS) and related Census products. These tables can report the share of households with an internet subscription and, in some cases, differentiate between cellular data plans and other subscription types, depending on the published table and year.
  • County-level subscription/adoption statistics are most directly sourced from ACS 5-year estimates and Census internet subscription tables accessed via data from the U.S. Census Bureau (data.census.gov). These measures reflect household adoption (whether a household reports a subscription), not whether a usable mobile network is available at the location.

Key limitation: Census “internet subscription” indicators do not capture all nuances of mobile phone use (for example, an individual smartphone used on shared family plans, prepaid service, or intermittent access). They also do not measure signal quality or speeds experienced.

Network availability indicators (coverage, not adoption)

  • The primary federal source for location-based broadband coverage is the FCC’s Broadband Data Collection (BDC). It provides provider-reported availability by technology, including mobile broadband and 5G categories, but it does not measure whether residents subscribe.
  • FCC availability information is accessible through the FCC National Broadband Map, which supports viewing coverage by area and technology and is used as an availability reference for broadband programs.

Key limitation: Availability polygons in coverage maps can overstate practical usability in areas with variable signal, congestion, or indoor attenuation, and do not indicate affordability or take-up.

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

4G LTE availability (network availability)

  • In U.S. counties with small urban centers and extensive rural land, 4G LTE is typically the baseline mobile broadband layer, with stronger consistency near highways, towns, and higher-population corridors.
  • For Matagorda County, the FCC’s map is the appropriate source for provider-reported mobile broadband availability. Use the FCC National Broadband Map to distinguish mobile broadband availability across coastal communities, inland farmland, and lower-density tracts.

5G availability (network availability)

  • 5G availability is generally most concentrated near population centers, major roadways, and areas where fiber or high-capacity backhaul is present. County coastal and industrial nodes may also show 5G availability where carriers have prioritized port/industrial coverage and traffic corridors.
  • The FCC map provides layers for mobile broadband/5G availability by provider as reported in the BDC. This is the principal county-relevant public reference: FCC National Broadband Map (mobile/5G layers).

Key distinction: FCC 5G availability indicates where a carrier reports offering 5G service, not that all users consistently connect to 5G or experience similar performance. Device compatibility, plan provisioning, and local conditions influence actual usage.

Common device types (smartphones vs. other devices)

Direct county-level estimates of device ownership (smartphone vs. basic phone vs. tablets/hotspots) are generally not published for Matagorda County. The most reliable county-adjacent approach uses Census household computing device tables, which often report whether a household has a smartphone, computer, or tablet, but availability at county level depends on the specific table and vintage.

  • Nationally, smartphones are the dominant access device for mobile connectivity, but stating a Matagorda County–specific smartphone share requires a county-resolved table from Census products. Relevant device and internet-subscription tables are accessed via Census.gov’s data portal.
  • For a network/planning perspective (rather than ownership), mobile broadband availability mapping from the FCC does not provide device-type distributions, only network availability: FCC National Broadband Map.

Limitation: Without a specific county-level device table extract, device-type prevalence in Matagorda County cannot be stated quantitatively.

Demographic and geographic factors influencing mobile usage and connectivity

Rurality and settlement pattern

  • Matagorda County includes small population centers separated by substantial rural land area. Rural settlement patterns commonly correlate with fewer cell sites per resident and more variability in indoor coverage, especially away from highways and town centers.
  • Household adoption measures derived from the Census capture whether households report having subscriptions but do not identify tower proximity or signal conditions.

Terrain, vegetation, and coastal environment

  • The county’s generally flat coastal plain can support longer-range radio propagation compared with hillier terrain, but wetlands, dispersed development, and distance from backhaul infrastructure can affect where networks are economically dense enough for upgrades and where in-building performance varies.
  • Coastal weather events can affect network resilience (power and backhaul disruptions). Public coverage datasets do not quantify resilience at the county level.

Economic activity and travel corridors

  • Industrial and port-related activity, along with major roadways, often correlates with carrier investment in capacity and newer radio layers where traffic demand is higher. The presence and extent of such investments is best observed through provider availability on the FCC map rather than inferred from county characteristics alone.

Clear separation: availability vs. adoption (summary)

  • Availability (supply-side): Best measured with provider-reported coverage/technology layers from the FCC National Broadband Map. This shows where mobile broadband (including reported 5G) is offered, by provider and technology.
  • Adoption (demand-side): Best measured with household internet subscription indicators from the U.S. Census Bureau, which reflect reported subscriptions (including cellular data plans in some tables) but do not measure signal quality, speed, or day-to-day mobile usage intensity.

Additional official context sources used for county and state broadband framing

  • State broadband planning and program context is commonly published through Texas broadband information from the Texas Comptroller, which provides statewide planning context rather than county-specific mobile penetration statistics.
  • County geography and local context are documented through Matagorda County’s official website, which is useful for understanding settlement, infrastructure, and jurisdictional boundaries relevant to interpreting mapped coverage.

Social Media Trends

Matagorda County is a Gulf Coast county in southeast Texas anchored by Bay City and Palacios, with a mix of small-city and rural communities tied to petrochemicals/industry along the coast, agriculture, and port-related activity. Its lower population density and older age profile than major Texas metros generally align with slightly lower social media adoption than urban counties, while mobile-first use remains common due to dispersed communities and commuting patterns.

User statistics (penetration / active use)

  • No reputable public dataset provides direct, county-specific social media penetration for Matagorda County with the same methodological consistency as major national surveys.
  • National benchmarks commonly used for local context:
  • Local interpretation for Matagorda County typically relies on demographic structure (age distribution, rurality) and broadband/mobile access rather than direct measurement:

Age group trends

  • Usage is highest among younger adults and declines with age:
    • 18–29: highest social media use (nationally near-universal in most Pew waves).
    • 30–49: high usage, generally below 18–29 but above older groups.
    • 50–64: majority use, but lower than under-50 groups.
    • 65+: lowest use, though still a clear majority in many recent national estimates.
    • Source for age gradient: Pew Research Center social media fact sheet.
  • County implication: Matagorda County’s mix of retirees/older households relative to large metros tends to pull overall penetration downward compared with younger, urban counties, while Facebook and YouTube remain common across age bands.

Gender breakdown

  • Nationally, overall social media use is similar for men and women, with platform-level differences:
    • Women are more likely to use platforms such as Pinterest and, in many survey waves, Instagram.
    • Men are more likely to use platforms such as Reddit and, in many surveys, X (Twitter).
    • Source: Pew Research Center social media fact sheet.
  • County implication: In Matagorda County, gender differences are most visible as platform preference differences rather than a large gap in “any social media” adoption.

Most-used platforms (percentages where available)

County-specific platform shares are not published in a comprehensive, methodologically consistent way; the most reliable approach is to pair local context with national platform reach:

Matagorda County-specific expectation (based on rural/coastal county patterns and age structure):

  • Highest likely penetration: Facebook and YouTube (broad age coverage; community information and video consumption).
  • Stronger among younger residents: Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat.
  • More niche depending on occupation/education: LinkedIn (professional networking), Reddit (interest communities).

Behavioral trends (engagement patterns / preferences)

  • Community information utility: In smaller counties, Facebook pages and groups commonly function as hubs for local news, events, school/sports updates, weather impacts, and civic discussion; this aligns with Facebook’s broad reach among adults. Source for broad platform reach and demographics: Pew Research Center social media fact sheet.
  • Video-first consumption: High YouTube usage supports heavy reliance on video for how-to content, entertainment, and local-interest updates. Source: Pew Research Center social media fact sheet.
  • Age-driven platform split: Younger users concentrate engagement on short-form and visual platforms (TikTok/Instagram/Snapchat), while older users concentrate on Facebook and YouTube; this mirrors national age gradients. Source: Pew Research Center social media fact sheet.
  • Messaging and sharing behaviors: Social activity in many communities is increasingly mediated through private or semi-private channels (Messenger, group chats, closed groups) rather than public posting, reflecting broader national shifts toward smaller-audience sharing documented in platform research and survey commentary. Source: Pew Research Center internet research.
  • Access constraints shape usage: Where home broadband quality is variable, residents often show heavier reliance on smartphones for social access and video, consistent with rural connectivity patterns. Source: Pew Research Center internet and broadband fact sheet.

Family & Associates Records

Matagorda County family-related public records include vital records and court filings. Texas birth and death certificates are recorded at the state level through the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) Vital Statistics; local registration and some local issuance functions are commonly handled through the county clerk. Matagorda County’s County Clerk maintains county records that can include marriage records and certain court records; family-law case documents (e.g., divorce, custody) are filed through the district clerk’s office operations listed under Matagorda County’s official site: Matagorda County, Texas.

Public database availability varies by record type. Statewide vital-record indexes and ordering are provided by DSHS. For court records, Matagorda County provides access to searchable case information through the Matagorda County Judicial Records Search (Tyler Odyssey Portal), which typically includes docket-level data and, in some cases, document images depending on posting practices.

Access occurs online through the Odyssey portal for court case lookups and through DSHS for state-issued certificates. In-person access and certified copies are handled through the county clerk’s office and relevant court clerk offices during business hours.

Privacy restrictions apply to sensitive records. Adoption files are generally sealed, and many vital records have statutory access limits and identification requirements; juvenile and certain family-law records may be restricted from public viewing.

Marriage & Divorce Records

Types of records available

  • Marriage license and marriage record (certificate/return)
    Matagorda County issues marriage licenses through the County Clerk. After the ceremony, the officiant completes the license “return,” which is recorded by the County Clerk as the county’s official marriage record.

  • Divorce records (divorce decrees and case files)
    Divorces are handled as civil/family court cases. The final outcome is documented in a Final Decree of Divorce signed by a district judge and filed in the court record. Related pleadings and orders form the full case file.

  • Annulments (decrees/orders and case files)
    Annulments are also court proceedings. The final annulment order/decree is filed in the court record, along with the associated case file documents.

Where records are filed and how they can be accessed

  • Matagorda County Clerk (marriage records; also serves as clerk for some court records in many Texas counties)

    • Maintains marriage license records recorded in Matagorda County.
    • Access is commonly provided through:
      • In-person requests at the County Clerk’s office
      • Mail requests for certified copies
      • Online document search/ordering where offered by the county or its contracted portal (availability varies by record type and date range)

  • District Clerk / District Courts (divorce and annulment court records)

    • Maintains divorce and annulment case records for district court matters, including final decrees and related filings.
    • Access is commonly provided through:
      • In-person requests at the District Clerk’s office
      • Written requests for copies (certified copies may be available for final decrees and certain documents)
      • Online case record search where a public access portal exists (document images may be limited)

  • Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS), Vital Statistics (state-level indexes/verification)

    • DSHS maintains statewide vital statistics services and, for certain periods, statewide divorce/marriage index information and verification letters rather than full court decrees.
    • Reference: Texas DSHS Vital Statistics

Typical information included in these records

  • Marriage licenses / recorded marriage records

    • Full legal names of the applicants
    • Date and place of license issuance
    • Ages and/or dates of birth (varies by form/version)
    • Residences (often city/county/state)
    • Name of officiant and date/place of ceremony (on the completed return)
    • File/recording information (book/page or instrument number), clerk certification, and date recorded

  • Divorce decrees (final decrees)

    • Names of the parties and case cause number
    • Court and judicial district, county of filing, and judge’s signature
    • Date of divorce (date signed/entered)
    • Orders regarding:
      • Division of property and debts
      • Spousal maintenance (when ordered)
      • Children (when applicable): conservatorship/custody, possession/access (visitation), child support, medical support
    • Name change provisions (when granted)

  • Annulment orders/decrees

    • Names of parties and case cause number
    • Court identification and judge’s signature
    • Findings and disposition declaring the marriage void/annulled (terminology depends on legal basis)
    • Related orders (property, children) where addressed by the court

Privacy or legal restrictions

  • Public record status with statutory exceptions

    • Recorded marriage records and court records are generally public in Texas, but access may be limited by court order or specific confidentiality laws.

  • Restricted access to certain sensitive information

    • Documents or data elements may be redacted or withheld to protect sensitive personal information (for example, Social Security numbers) under court rules and privacy practices.
    • Certain family-law filings can be sealed or restricted by court order.
    • Cases involving minors, protective orders, or other sensitive matters may include confidential components governed by Texas law and court rules.

  • Certified copies and identification requirements

    • Offices commonly distinguish between plain copies and certified copies; certified copies are issued by the custodian of record (County Clerk for marriage records; District Clerk for court decrees). Request procedures may require specific identifying information and payment of statutory fees.

  • State-level limitations

    • DSHS Vital Statistics generally does not provide full divorce decrees; decrees are obtained from the court clerk maintaining the case file. DSHS may provide verification letters or index-based information for eligible requests and time periods.

Education, Employment and Housing

Matagorda County is a Gulf Coast county in southeast Texas (county seat: Bay City) that includes industrial areas along the Colorado River and coastal communities near Matagorda Bay. The population is relatively small and dispersed across a mix of small cities (Bay City and Palacios), unincorporated rural areas, petrochemical/port-adjacent corridors, and coastal housing.

Education Indicators

Public schools (systems and campuses)

Public K–12 education is primarily provided by several independent school districts (ISDs), led by:

  • Bay City ISD (largest district; Bay City area)
  • Palacios ISD (Palacios area)
  • Tidehaven ISD (Markham–Blessing area)
  • Van Vleck ISD (Van Vleck area)
  • Matagorda ISD (Matagorda area)

A consolidated countywide list of every campus name varies by year due to campus reconfigurations; the most reliable, current campus rosters are maintained on each district’s official site and in the Texas Education Agency (TEA) district/campus directory (TEA School Directory).

Student–teacher ratios and graduation rates

  • Student–teacher ratios: District ratios in Matagorda County generally align with typical Texas public-school staffing levels; precise ratios are reported at the campus and district level in TEA’s annual performance and staffing data. The most current official figures are available through TEA Texas Academic Performance Reports (TAPR) (TEA TAPR).
  • Graduation rates: TEA reports four-year cohort graduation rates by district and campus (including subgroup detail) in TAPR and the Texas Performance Reporting System. Countywide graduation is best represented by aggregating district results, rather than a single county “district.” Official, most-recent graduation metrics are published in TAPR (TEA TAPR).

Adult educational attainment (countywide)

The most recent widely cited county-level adult attainment comes from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (ACS) 5‑year estimates. For Matagorda County, the county profile is accessible through:

Key indicators reported there include:

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

(ACS is the standard source for county adult attainment; values can be retrieved directly from the county educational attainment tables.)

Notable programs (STEM, career/technical, Advanced Placement)

Across Matagorda County ISDs, commonly documented offerings (varying by district/campus) include:

  • Career and Technical Education (CTE) pathways aligned with regional employment (industrial trades, welding, health science, transportation/logistics, and similar)
  • Advanced Placement (AP) and/or dual-credit opportunities in partnership with regional colleges
  • Industry-based certifications tied to CTE programs (district-dependent)

Program availability and participation rates are reported by district in TAPR and district course/program publications (TEA TAPR: TEA TAPR).

Safety measures and counseling resources

Texas public schools operate under statewide safety and mental-health requirements that shape local practice, including:

  • Required emergency operations planning, drills, and safety audits (state framework administered through TEA and related state entities)
  • Student support services such as school counseling; many districts also use additional staff (social workers, licensed specialists, behavior support) depending on size and funding

District-specific details (campus security procedures, school resource officer arrangements, counseling staff and programs) are typically published in district handbooks and board policies; statewide baseline requirements and guidance are summarized via TEA school safety resources (TEA School Safety).

Employment and Economic Conditions

Unemployment rate (most recent year available)

The official local unemployment series is produced by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS). The most recent annual and monthly rates for Matagorda County, TX are available here:

(County unemployment can be volatile month-to-month due to the county’s size and industry mix; annual averages provide a stable summary.)

Major industries and employment sectors

Matagorda County’s employment base reflects a coastal/industrial and service mix commonly including:

  • Manufacturing and petrochemical/industrial operations (including large facilities near Bay City/along major corridors)
  • Utilities/energy and related contractors
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Retail trade and accommodation/food services
  • Educational services and public administration
  • Construction
  • Transportation and warehousing (regional freight movement)

Sector employment shares are available from the Census Bureau’s County Business Patterns and ACS industry tables (ACS access point: data.census.gov).

Common occupations and workforce breakdown

Typical occupational groupings in the county (as reported in ACS occupation tables) include:

  • Production, transportation, and material moving
  • Office and administrative support
  • Sales and related
  • Construction and extraction
  • Healthcare practitioners/support
  • Management, business, science, and arts (often smaller share than major metros)

For county occupation distributions, use ACS occupation tables on data.census.gov.

Commuting patterns and mean commute time

  • Mean travel time to work and mode split (drive alone, carpool, etc.) are reported by ACS for Matagorda County on data.census.gov.
  • The county’s settlement pattern typically yields high private-vehicle reliance and commuting between Bay City/Palacios/industrial sites and rural areas.

Local employment vs out-of-county work

ACS “county-to-county commuting flows” and residence-vs-workplace indicators provide the best official view of:

  • Residents working within Matagorda County
  • Net commuting to nearby counties in the Gulf Coast region

These are accessible through Census commuting/LEHD products such as OnTheMap (U.S. Census OnTheMap) and ACS commuting tables on data.census.gov.

Housing and Real Estate

Homeownership rate and rental share

The most current official county tenure split (owner-occupied vs renter-occupied) is reported in ACS housing tables for Matagorda County on:

Matagorda County’s housing stock is typically characterized by a majority owner-occupied units, with rentals concentrated in Bay City, Palacios, and areas near employment centers.

Median property values and recent trends

  • Median home value (owner-occupied) is reported by ACS and can be retrieved for Matagorda County at data.census.gov.
  • Recent trends in many Texas Gulf Coast counties have featured rising values since 2020, with variability by neighborhood (coastal exposure, flood risk, proximity to industrial employers, and local supply).

Because MLS-level pricing can differ from ACS valuation (survey-based), ACS provides the most consistent countywide median proxy.

Typical rent prices

  • Median gross rent is reported in ACS for Matagorda County at data.census.gov.
  • Rents tend to be lower than major Texas metros, with localized increases near employment hubs and limited multifamily supply.

Types of housing (structure mix)

County housing commonly includes:

  • Single-family detached homes (dominant, including older stock in established towns)
  • Manufactured housing/mobile homes (more common in rural areas)
  • Smaller multifamily properties and limited apartment inventory (more present in Bay City and Palacios than in unincorporated areas)
  • Rural lots/acreage tracts and coastal properties, including secondary/vacation homes in some waterfront areas

ACS “units in structure” tables provide the official structure-type mix for Matagorda County (data.census.gov).

Neighborhood characteristics (proximity to schools/amenities)

  • Bay City: most concentrated access to schools, medical services, shopping corridors, and civic services; more varied housing stock and rentals.
  • Palacios: coastal small-city pattern with proximity to waterfront amenities; school and service access centered in town.
  • Rural/Unincorporated areas (including Tidehaven/Van Vleck/Matagorda areas): larger lots and agricultural/industrial-adjacent housing; longer drive times to full-service retail and healthcare; schools generally organized around district campuses and bus routes.

Property tax overview (rates and typical homeowner cost)

Texas relies heavily on local property taxes (county, school district, and special districts). For Matagorda County:

  • Effective tax rate (taxes paid as a share of home value) and median tax amounts are summarized in ACS housing cost tables on data.census.gov.
  • Appraisal and taxing units (school district rates, county rate, and any special district levies) are administered locally; the primary local source for assessed values and taxing jurisdictions is the Matagorda County Appraisal District (Matagorda County Appraisal District).

(“Average rate” varies substantially by school district boundaries and exemptions; the ACS “median real estate taxes paid” is the most consistent countywide proxy for typical homeowner tax burden.)

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