Geography

Nueces County covers 847 square miles on the Gulf Coast near Corpus Christi Bay

Nueces County sits on the Gulf Coast, bounded by the Nueces River to the north and Corpus Christi Bay to the east, with flat terrain ranging from sea level to about 180 feet.

Nueces County History & Culture

The county lies in the Coastal Prairies region southeast of San Antonio. It covers 847 square miles. Elevations are low — most of the county is flat coastal plain. The barrier islands of Mustang Island and Padre Island lie along the eastern edge, separated from the mainland by Corpus Christi Bay and the Laguna Madre.

Interstate 37 connects Corpus Christi to San Antonio. US 77 runs south toward the Rio Grande Valley. The county includes the cities of Corpus Christi, Robstown, Bishop, and Port Aransas, plus unincorporated communities.

Source to confirm: Texas Almanac — Nueces County

More Nueces County notes

Property Tax Basics

Two different offices handle your property tax

The appraisal district sets your property value; the tax office sends the bill and collects the money.

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Homestead Exemption

A homestead exemption can lower your property tax bill

If this home is your main residence, you may qualify for an exemption that reduces the taxable value of your property.

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Special Districts

Several special districts can add to your tax bill

Depending on where you buy, Emergency Service Districts, drainage districts, and hospital and water authority districts may all appear on your tax statement.

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Agricultural Valuation

Farmland can be taxed on what it produces, not its market value

Qualifying farm or ranch land in Nueces County may be appraised at productivity value rather than full market value, which usually means a much lower tax bill.

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