Rocksprings, Texas
Set high on the Edwards Plateau in the county of the same name, Rocksprings is a small town in the Hill Country about 101 miles southeast of San Angelo and 110 miles northwest of San Antonio. It sits amid dry limestone hills, cedar, and rangeland at one of the higher elevations in the region. The surrounding ranches have long been associated with sheep and Angora goat raising, and the town has historically identified itself with the mohair and wool trade of the plateau.
Place essentials
Official Census snapshot- Census place type
- Town
- July 2025 population
- 851
- Change from 2020 base
- -3.7%
- Land area
- 1.2 sq. mi.
- County footprint
- Edwards County
Place type, county footprint, and land area use the Census Bureau's January 1, 2025 geography. Population uses Vintage 2025 estimates through July 1, 2025; change compares that estimate with the April 1, 2020 estimates base. Geography file | Population file
Property here runs through the appraisal district and tax office for Edwards County. The homestead exemption, appraisal cap, protests, and any MUD, PID, or special districts all sit at the parcel level.
Official routes
Use the office for the parcel address; a mailing city is not always the governing city.
County context
What to know around Rocksprings
County lines carry much of the property, land, water, and outdoors context around Rocksprings.
Disaster History
The 1927 Tornado That Almost Wiped Out Rocksprings
On April 12, 1927, a massive tornado destroyed most of Rocksprings and killed 74 people — a defining event in the county's history.
Property Tax
Who Handles Your Property Tax in Edwards County
Two separate offices handle property appraisal and tax collection in Edwards County, and knowing the difference saves you time.
Homestead Exemption
How to Lower Your Property Tax Bill with a Homestead Exemption
If you own and live in your home in Edwards County, you may qualify for a homestead exemption that reduces what you owe in property taxes.
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