Montague County is located in North Texas along the Oklahoma border, forming part of the western edge of the Dallas–Fort Worth region’s broader hinterland. Established in 1857 and named for Daniel Montague, a surveyor involved in early Texas land work, the county reflects the historical transition from frontier settlement to an agricultural and ranching landscape. Montague County is small in population, with roughly 20,000 residents, and remains predominantly rural, with small towns and low-density development. The local economy has traditionally centered on cattle ranching and farming, with additional activity tied to oil and gas production and regional services. The county’s terrain includes rolling prairies, creeks, and mixed grassland typical of the Cross Timbers and adjacent North Central Texas environments, supporting outdoor-oriented land use and a conservative small-town cultural profile. The county seat is Montague, while Bowie is the largest city.

Montague County Local Demographic Profile

Montague County is in north-central Texas along the Oklahoma border, part of the state’s rural Cross Timbers region. The county seat is Montague, and the largest city is Bowie; for local government resources, visit the Montague County official website.

Population Size

According to the U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts for Montague County, Texas, Montague County had a population of 19,965 (2020 Census).

Age & Gender

According to the U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts for Montague County, Texas, age distribution and sex composition are reported as:

  • Under 18 years: 20.1%
  • 18 to 64 years: 55.5%
  • 65 years and over: 24.4%
  • Female persons: 50.2%
  • Male persons: 49.8%

Racial & Ethnic Composition

According to the U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts for Montague County, Texas, racial and ethnic composition (categories as reported by the Census Bureau) includes:

  • White alone: 90.5%
  • Black or African American alone: 0.7%
  • American Indian and Alaska Native alone: 1.7%
  • Asian alone: 0.5%
  • Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone: 0.1%
  • Two or more races: 6.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino (of any race): 8.7%

Household & Housing Data

According to the U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts for Montague County, Texas, key household and housing indicators include:

  • Households: 8,205
  • Persons per household: 2.36
  • Owner-occupied housing unit rate: 79.5%
  • Median value of owner-occupied housing units: $145,700
  • Median selected monthly owner costs (with a mortgage): $1,282
  • Median selected monthly owner costs (without a mortgage): $445
  • Median gross rent: $736

Email Usage

Montague County, in north Texas along the Oklahoma border, is predominantly rural with low population density, which tends to increase last‑mile costs and can limit fixed broadband availability; these factors shape how residents access email and other online services. Direct county-level email usage statistics are not routinely published, so broadband and device access are used as proxies.

Digital access indicators are available from the U.S. Census Bureau (data.census.gov) and American Community Survey tables on household broadband subscriptions and computer ownership, which correlate with email adoption. Age structure also influences email use: older populations tend to have lower rates of adoption and more reliance on assisted or mobile-only access; county age distributions are published in Census/ACS profiles. Gender distribution is typically close to parity and is not a primary driver of email access relative to age and connectivity.

Connectivity limitations are documented through federal broadband programs and maps; the FCC National Broadband Map and USDA ReConnect materials provide context on rural service gaps that can constrain consistent email access.

Mobile Phone Usage

County context (location, settlement pattern, and connectivity constraints)

Montague County is in North Texas on the Oklahoma border, with the county seat in Montague and the largest community in Bowie. The county is predominantly rural with low population density compared with Texas metropolitan counties, and its settlement pattern is characterized by small towns separated by agricultural and ranching land. Rural land use and longer distances between population centers tend to reduce the economic density that supports closely spaced cellular sites, and terrain/vegetation can introduce localized coverage variability. Basic geographic and demographic context is available through the county profile in the U.S. Census Bureau (Census.gov) and related Census geographic resources.

Interpreting “availability” vs “adoption” (important distinction)

  • Network availability refers to whether a mobile operator reports service coverage in an area (often by technology generation such as LTE/4G or 5G) and whether that service meets performance thresholds used in federal mapping programs. Availability is typically reported as geographic coverage.
  • Household adoption refers to whether residents actually subscribe to mobile service and/or rely on mobile data for internet access. Adoption is typically measured via household surveys and is not the same as a coverage map.

County-level reporting is substantially stronger for availability than for adoption. Adoption indicators often exist only at broader geographies (state, region, or Public Use Microdata Areas) rather than specifically for Montague County.

Network availability in Montague County (4G/5G and coverage mapping)

Primary public sources for coverage availability

  • The most widely used federal source for provider-reported mobile broadband coverage is the FCC National Broadband Map. It reports mobile broadband availability by provider and technology (including LTE and 5G variants), typically as modeled coverage areas.
  • State-level broadband planning context and mapping resources are maintained by the Texas Broadband Development Office (Texas Comptroller), which provides statewide initiatives and references to mapping and planning materials.

4G (LTE) availability patterns

  • In rural North Texas counties such as Montague, LTE is generally the baseline mobile broadband layer, with the most consistent geographic reach relative to newer generations. Provider-reported LTE coverage can be reviewed in the FCC National Broadband Map by selecting “Mobile Broadband” and filtering by technology/provider.
  • LTE service quality in rural areas can vary within reported coverage polygons due to distance from cell sites, indoor signal attenuation, and local topography/vegetation. These factors affect user experience but are not directly measured by availability polygons.

5G availability patterns (and what the maps do and do not show)

  • 5G availability in rural counties is often concentrated along higher-traffic corridors and around population centers, with broader-area 5G layers sometimes reflecting low-band deployments that prioritize coverage over peak speed. The extent of 5G in Montague County is best verified via the FCC National Broadband Map technology filters for 5G.
  • The FCC map distinguishes availability categories used by filers (e.g., 5G variants as reported), but it does not directly equate “5G available” with uniformly high throughput everywhere in the polygon, particularly for indoor or edge-of-cell performance.

Reliability and limitations of availability data

  • FCC mobile coverage is based on standardized filings but remains provider-reported and modeled, not continuous real-world measurement at every location. The FCC describes methodology and data context alongside its mapping resources at the FCC broadband mapping site.
  • County-level availability summaries may differ depending on whether the metric is land-area coverage, population coverage, or road-mile coverage; public dashboards often emphasize different denominators.

Household adoption and mobile access indicators (what exists, and what is limited)

County-level adoption: limited direct measures for “mobile subscription”

  • Public survey data more commonly reports household internet subscription types (including cellular data plans) than “mobile phone ownership” specifically at the county level. The most consistent public source for household internet subscription and device access is the American Community Survey (ACS), which includes tables on:
    • Households with an internet subscription
    • Households with cellular data plan service (as an internet subscription type)
    • Device availability (desktop/laptop, smartphone, tablet in some ACS products)
  • Not all ACS internet/device estimates are published with stable margins of error at small geographies every year; some indicators are more reliable in multi-year estimates. For county-level analysis, ACS 5-year estimates are commonly used. Access to these tables is provided via data.census.gov.

Mobile-only (cellular-only) internet reliance

  • “Cellular data plan” subscription in ACS is often used as an indicator of mobile internet reliance. It does not automatically mean mobile-only, because many households hold both fixed and cellular subscriptions.
  • For a definitive county statistic on “mobile-only households,” publicly available standardized tables can be limited; many analyses use ACS microdata or derived cross-tabulations that may not be published as a simple county table. This is a key limitation for Montague County–specific “mobile-only” estimates.

Mobile internet usage patterns (typical rural dynamics, with explicit limits)

What can be stated from public mapping and rural context

  • Network layer use (4G vs 5G): Availability maps can indicate whether 5G is present, but they do not show what share of users actively use 5G versus LTE. Actual usage depends on device capability, plan provisioning, and local radio conditions.
  • Home internet substitution: In rural counties, households without fixed broadband options sometimes rely on cellular data plans for primary access; ACS can indicate the presence of cellular data plan subscriptions but does not directly quantify bandwidth consumption or daily use patterns at the county level.

What is generally not available at county level

  • Carrier-specific county statistics on average data consumption, 5G attach rates, or handset mix are typically proprietary and not published as official county datasets. For Montague County, this creates a clear limitation: usage intensity and 4G/5G share of traffic cannot be stated definitively from standard public sources.

Common device types (smartphones vs other devices)

  • The most direct public indicators for device type come from ACS “computer and internet use” subject tables and related products accessible through data.census.gov and documentation on Census.gov (ACS).
  • County-level reporting for smartphone presence or smartphone-only access may be constrained by table availability and margins of error at small geographies. Where published, ACS device indicators support comparisons between households with:
    • Smartphones
    • Traditional computers (desktop/laptop)
    • Other connected devices (varies by ACS product year and table structure)
  • Definitive statements about the dominant device type in Montague County require pulling the specific ACS tables for the county and year range; without those extracted values, only the presence of the measurement framework can be stated from public sources.

Demographic and geographic factors influencing mobile usage in Montague County

Geographic factors

  • Low density and dispersed settlements increase the distance between towers and reduce the number of sites per square mile relative to urban counties, affecting indoor coverage consistency and peak speeds.
  • Road corridors and town centers typically see stronger multi-operator coverage investment than sparsely populated areas, which is consistent with how reported 5G polygons often appear in rural counties on the FCC National Broadband Map.

Demographic factors (measurable via Census/ACS, but not inherently “mobile”)

  • Age distribution, income, and educational attainment influence smartphone ownership, data plan adoption, and reliance on mobile service, but Montague County–specific mobile adoption by demographic subgroup generally requires ACS cross-tabulations not always published as a simple county table.
  • County demographic context is accessible through data.census.gov and ACS profiles on Census.gov.

Practical summary (county-level certainty and limitations)

  • High-confidence (public, county-addressable): Provider-reported mobile broadband availability by technology/provider via the FCC National Broadband Map; broader statewide broadband planning context via the Texas Broadband Development Office.
  • Moderate-confidence (public, often county-available but estimate quality varies): Household cellular data plan subscription and some device access indicators via ACS 5-year tables on data.census.gov.
  • Not reliably public at county level: Actual 4G vs 5G usage share, handset mix by model class, per-user data consumption, and carrier-specific adoption/traffic metrics (generally proprietary).

This separation between network availability (mapped coverage) and household adoption (survey-based subscription/device access) is necessary for Montague County because public data is materially stronger for the former than the latter.

Social Media Trends

Montague County is a rural county in North Texas along the Oklahoma border, with Montague as the county seat and Bowie as its largest city. The county’s small population base, dispersed settlement pattern, and commuting ties into the broader Wichita Falls–Fort Worth economic orbit tend to elevate the importance of mobile connectivity and community-focused Facebook groups for local news, events, and marketplace activity, while limiting the presence of influencer-style content ecosystems more common in major metros.

User statistics (penetration / active use)

  • Local (county-level) social media penetration: No major public dataset reliably reports Montague County–specific social media penetration or “active user” rates at the county level.
  • Best-available proxy (U.S. adult benchmarks):
    • About 7 in 10 U.S. adults use at least one social media site, per the Pew Research Center social media fact sheet.
    • Social use is generally lower in rural areas than in urban/suburban areas in Pew’s internet and technology reporting; this is relevant because Montague County is predominantly rural (see Pew’s broader internet & technology research for rural/urban differences).

Age group trends (who uses social media most)

Using Pew’s U.S. adult patterns as the most reliable proxy for local age gradients:

  • 18–29: Highest overall usage across platforms; strongest adoption of visually oriented and video-centric platforms (Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok, YouTube).
  • 30–49: High usage overall; strong presence on Facebook and Instagram; YouTube widely used.
  • 50–64: Moderate-to-high usage; Facebook and YouTube typically dominate.
  • 65+: Lowest usage overall; Facebook and YouTube account for most participation among users.
    Source: Pew Research Center platform-by-age estimates.

Gender breakdown

County-specific gender splits by platform are not available from major public sources; national survey patterns provide the most defensible reference point:

Most-used platforms (with percentages where possible)

No reliable public measurement provides Montague County platform shares. The most-used platforms below reflect U.S. adult usage levels (Pew), which are commonly used as a rural-county proxy when local measures do not exist:

Behavioral trends (engagement patterns / preferences)

  • Community information utility dominates in rural contexts: Rural counties commonly exhibit higher reliance on Facebook groups/pages for local announcements, school and sports updates, civic discussions, and buy/sell activity, aligning with Pew-documented rural/urban differences in tech adoption and use patterns (Pew internet & technology research).
  • Video is a cross-age anchor: YouTube functions as a high-penetration platform across age cohorts, serving both entertainment and “how-to” needs; this typically translates into consistent passive consumption with intermittent high-intent searches (Pew platform usage).
  • Age segmentation by platform style:
    • Younger users skew toward short-form video (TikTok, Instagram Reels, Snapchat Spotlight) and higher-frequency viewing sessions.
    • Older users skew toward feed-based updates and local-network interaction (Facebook), with comparatively lower posting frequency but higher engagement with familiar local sources.
  • Messaging and sharing behaviors: Even where public posting is limited, social use frequently includes private sharing (Messenger/DMs), forwarding local alerts, and sharing links into group threads rather than creating original posts; this pattern is consistent with national observations of social media as a distribution channel for news and community information (Pew research on news and social media).

Family & Associates Records

Montague County maintains family and associate-related public records primarily through the County Clerk and District Clerk. The Montague County Clerk is the local registrar for many vital records, including county-held records of births and deaths (records are created at the state level and local issuance depends on statutory authority and record type). The County Clerk also maintains marriage license records and related filings. The Montague County District Clerk maintains family-case court records such as divorces, custody matters, and some adoption-related court filings.

Public database availability varies by record category. Montague County provides county information and office contacts via the official site: Montague County, Texas. Court and filing information may also be accessed through the statewide Texas Courts Online – Case Search (coverage varies by court and time period).

Access occurs in person at the respective clerk’s office for certified copies or to inspect non-restricted files during business hours; online access depends on whether the record type is posted through county or statewide portals.

Privacy restrictions are common for vital and family records. Birth and death certificates are subject to Texas confidentiality rules and eligible-requestor requirements; adoption records are generally sealed, and some family-case documents may be restricted or redacted under law.

Marriage & Divorce Records

Types of records available

Marriage records (marriage licenses and related filings)

  • Marriage license applications and issued licenses are county-level records created when a couple applies to marry in Montague County.
  • Marriage returns/certificates (the portion completed by the officiant and returned to the clerk) are filed with the county and become part of the marriage record.
  • Informal marriage (common-law) declarations may be recorded when parties file a Declaration of Informal Marriage with the county clerk.

Divorce records

  • Divorce case files are court records maintained by the district court clerk. These files generally include the petition, orders, and the final decree of divorce.
  • Divorce decrees are part of the district court case record and are typically the most frequently requested divorce document.

Annulment records

  • Annulment case files and orders are also court records maintained by the district court clerk, generally treated procedurally like other family-law civil matters and culminating in a final order/judgment.

Where records are filed and how they can be accessed

Filing location (primary custodians)

  • Montague County Clerk (county-level vital and recording functions):
    • Maintains and issues copies of marriage licenses/records and Declarations of Informal Marriage recorded in the county.
  • Montague County District Clerk (court records):
    • Maintains divorce and annulment court case files, including final decrees/orders.

Access methods (typical)

  • In-person requests at the appropriate clerk’s office for certified or non-certified copies (depending on record type and requestor eligibility).
  • Written requests by mail are commonly accepted for certified copies, subject to office procedures, identification, and fees.
  • Online access:
    • Many Texas counties provide online case or index access for some court records; availability varies by office and system.
    • Certified copies are generally issued by the clerk’s office rather than downloaded as certified documents.

State-level indexes and verification

  • The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS), Vital Statistics maintains statewide indexes and provides marriage and divorce verifications for certain years (not a substitute for a county-certified copy of the actual license or decree).

Typical information included in these records

Marriage license/record

Commonly includes:

  • Full names of the parties
  • Date the license was issued and date of marriage (from the return)
  • County and filing information (book/page or instrument number, as applicable)
  • Name/title of officiant and return certification
  • Applicant details collected on the application (often includes ages/date of birth, addresses, places of birth, and prior marital status), subject to what is recorded and what is releasable under law and local practice

Declaration of Informal Marriage

Commonly includes:

  • Names of both parties
  • Date the parties began living together and representing themselves as married (as stated)
  • Signatures, acknowledgment/notarization, and recording information

Divorce decree / divorce case file

Commonly includes:

  • Names of the parties and cause/case number
  • Date of filing and date of judgment
  • Court identification and judge’s signature
  • Orders on dissolution of marriage, property division, and allocation of debts
  • Provisions related to children when applicable (conservatorship/custody, visitation, child support, medical support)
  • Name changes, when granted The broader case file may also include financial information, pleadings, and other documents filed during the case.

Annulment order / annulment case file

Commonly includes:

  • Names of the parties and case number
  • Court findings and basis for annulment (as reflected in pleadings/orders)
  • Orders addressing property and children, when applicable
  • Date and judge’s signature

Privacy and legal restrictions

Marriage records

  • Marriage licenses and recorded declarations are generally considered public records under Texas law, subject to specific statutory limits and the removal/redaction of certain sensitive identifiers.
  • Certified copies are issued by the county clerk in accordance with Texas rules and office policies.

Divorce and annulment records

  • Court records (including decrees) are generally public, but access can be limited by:
    • Sealed records or protective orders issued by the court
    • Confidential information rules requiring redaction of sensitive data (commonly Social Security numbers, driver’s license numbers, and some financial account identifiers) from publicly accessible documents or from copies released
    • Cases involving minors and certain sensitive matters may have additional confidentiality protections for specific documents, even when the final judgment remains available

Certified copies and identity requirements

  • Clerks typically require requester identification and fees for certified copies. Court-ordered restrictions and statutory confidentiality provisions control what may be released and in what form.

State verification limits

  • DSHS verifications confirm that a marriage or divorce is on file in the state index for covered years, but do not provide the full underlying document and may not satisfy legal requirements where a certified county copy is required.

Education, Employment and Housing

Montague County is a rural county in North Texas on the Oklahoma border, anchored by the cities of Bowie, Nocona, and Montague, with most residents living in small towns or on rural land. The county’s population is older than the Texas average and widely dispersed, which shapes school district geography, commuting to larger job centers, and a housing market dominated by single-family homes and acreage properties. Baseline demographic and housing context is available from the U.S. Census Bureau’s data.census.gov and the county profile on QuickFacts (Montague County, Texas).

Education Indicators

Public schools (count and names)

Montague County is served primarily by multiple independent school districts (ISDs) rather than a single countywide system. A consolidated, authoritative list of campuses and districts is maintained by the Texas Education Agency (TEA) through its district/campus directories and accountability materials. Widely recognized ISDs serving the county include (campus names vary by year and consolidation):

  • Bowie ISD (Bowie)
  • Nocona ISD (Nocona)
  • Prairie Valley ISD (rural)
  • Gold-Burg ISD (rural)
  • Saint Jo ISD (Saint Jo)
  • Forestburg ISD (Forestburg)

A single “number of public schools and school names” is not consistently stable year-to-year due to campus grade reconfigurations and consolidations; TEA directories are the standard reference for the current official campus roster.

Student–teacher ratios and graduation rates

  • Graduation rates: Texas publishes graduation and dropout metrics by district and campus via TEA accountability reporting (including 4-year and extended-year graduation rates). Montague County districts’ graduation rates are typically in line with rural North Texas patterns, but the definitive values are district/campus-specific and reported by TEA rather than by county totals. Reference: TEA accountability and performance reporting.
  • Student–teacher ratios: Ratios are reported at the campus and district level in TEA profiles. Rural districts in the region commonly operate with smaller enrollment and mixed-grade staffing, often producing lower ratios than large metro districts, but the authoritative ratios are those shown in TEA district/campus profiles.

Adult education levels

Countywide adult educational attainment is published by the U.S. Census Bureau (American Community Survey) and summarized on:

These sources provide:

  • Percent of adults (25+) with a high school diploma or higher
  • Percent of adults (25+) with a bachelor’s degree or higher

Notable programs (STEM, CTE, AP)

Texas public high schools commonly offer:

  • Career and Technical Education (CTE) pathways (ag mechanics, health science, business/industry trades, and similar), reported in district profiles and course offerings.
  • Dual credit via regional community colleges (common in rural districts).
  • Advanced Placement (AP) offerings vary by campus size; TEA and district course catalogs provide definitive lists. Program availability is district-specific rather than countywide; TEA district/campus profiles and local district publications are the standard references.

School safety measures and counseling resources

Across Texas districts, baseline safety and support structures typically include:

  • Required district emergency operations planning and safety protocols under state law and TEA guidance
  • School counseling services (counselor staffing reported in TEA profiles and district reporting)
  • Increasing use of controlled access, visitor management, and coordination with local law enforcement (implementation varies by district) Authoritative policy framing and requirements are summarized through TEA’s safety guidance and statewide reporting topics: TEA school safety.

Employment and Economic Conditions

Unemployment rate (most recent)

The most current county unemployment rates are published by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (LAUS). The definitive most-recent annual and monthly series for Montague County is available via:

(County unemployment in this part of rural North Texas generally tracks state/national cycles with modest volatility due to small labor-force size; the cited BLS series provides the official rate.)

Major industries and employment sectors

Industry composition is best summarized using the U.S. Census Bureau ACS “Industry by occupation”/“Employment by industry” tables and regional labor-market summaries. In Montague County, employment is commonly concentrated in:

  • Educational services, health care, and social assistance
  • Retail trade
  • Manufacturing (often light manufacturing tied to regional supply chains)
  • Construction
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (smaller share of wage-and-salary jobs but significant in land use and self-employment) Authoritative sector shares are available in ACS via data.census.gov (county industry tables).

Common occupations and workforce breakdown

Occupational distribution for residents (not just local jobs) is published through ACS and typically includes:

  • Management, business, science, and arts
  • Service occupations
  • Sales and office
  • Natural resources, construction, and maintenance
  • Production, transportation, and material moving Definitive percentages by category are available through ACS occupation tables on data.census.gov.

Commuting patterns and mean commute time

For rural counties in North Texas, commuting frequently includes trips to larger employment hubs in surrounding counties. Key measures are provided by ACS:

  • Mean travel time to work (minutes)
  • Share commuting by driving alone, carpooling, and working from home
  • Share commuting outside the county of residence These measures are available via ACS commuting tables and summarized in county profiles.

Local employment vs. out-of-county work

Resident-workplace mismatch is common in small counties with limited job density. The best available public proxy is the ACS “commuting (place of work)” data showing the share of workers who:

  • Work in the county of residence
  • Work outside the county For job-count and inflow/outflow commuting patterns, the U.S. Census Bureau’s LEHD Origin-Destination data provides a standard reference: LEHD/LODES.

Housing and Real Estate

Homeownership and rental share

Montague County is typically majority owner-occupied, reflecting its rural character and prevalence of single-family housing. Official rates (owner-occupied vs renter-occupied) are published in:

Median property values and recent trends

  • Median value of owner-occupied housing units is published in ACS and QuickFacts.
  • Recent trends: County-level time-series for median values can be approximated by comparing multi-year ACS releases, noting that small-county ACS estimates have wider margins of error. The definitive median value metric is in ACS, accessible via data.census.gov and summarized on QuickFacts. Housing in rural North Texas commonly shows price sensitivity to interest rates and a mix of in-town homes and rural acreage, with transaction volume lower than metro markets.

Typical rent prices

  • Median gross rent is provided by ACS (countywide). This is the standard public statistic for “typical” rent at the county level and is available on QuickFacts and in ACS tables at data.census.gov. Because the rental inventory is smaller and more heterogeneous in rural counties, advertised asking rents can vary widely around the ACS median.

Types of housing

Housing stock is dominated by:

  • Single-family detached homes in towns (Bowie, Nocona, Saint Jo) and unincorporated areas
  • Manufactured housing/mobile homes in rural settings (common in many non-metro Texas counties)
  • Rural lots/acreage properties used for homesteads, small-scale ranching, or recreational land
  • Limited multifamily/apartment inventory compared with metro counties
    These characteristics are reflected in ACS “units in structure” tables on data.census.gov.

Neighborhood characteristics (proximity to schools/amenities)

  • Town neighborhoods in Bowie and Nocona tend to have closer proximity to ISD campuses, small retail centers, clinics, and civic services.
  • Rural areas provide larger lots and agricultural/residential tracts with longer travel times to schools, groceries, and healthcare. Countywide, proximity patterns are shaped by school-district boundaries and the small number of concentrated commercial corridors.

Property tax overview (average rate and typical homeowner cost)

Texas property taxes are primarily local (school districts, county, city, and special districts). For Montague County:

  • Rates: Effective tax rates vary by location (ISD boundaries, city limits, and special districts). School district M&O + I&S rates are major components.
  • Typical homeowner cost: Approximated as (taxable value after exemptions) × (total local rate). Actual bills vary significantly due to homestead exemptions, over-65/disabled exemptions, and appraisal caps. Authoritative local rate and levy information is available through:
  • The Texas Comptroller property tax overview
  • The county appraisal district and local taxing units (rate sheets and adopted tax rates are the controlling sources)

Data availability note: Countywide “number of public schools and school names,” district-level graduation rates, and student–teacher ratios are reported by TEA at the district/campus level rather than as a single county statistic; TEA accountability and directory sources are the definitive references. Countywide education attainment, commuting, tenure, values, and rents are most consistently and comparably reported through the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (QuickFacts and data.census.gov).

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