Oklahoma property tax
South region · 77 counties · Census ACS 2019-2023 (ACS 2023 5-year)
Oklahoma has a population-weighted effective property-tax rate of 0.84% of home value (Census ACS 2019-2023 (ACS 2023 5-year)) — -22.1% versus the US average of 1.08%, close to the US average effective rate. The typical bill is about $1,614 on a median home worth around $185,290. Oklahoma ranks #25 of 51 states by property-tax rate (1 = highest). Within the state, Cleveland County is highest at 1.03% and McCurtain County is lowest at 0.40%.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2023 5-year estimates. Data as of June 2026.
Oklahoma property tax at a glance
| Figure | Oklahoma |
|---|---|
| Effective property-tax rate (pop-weighted) | 0.84% |
| Median-of-counties rate | 0.63% |
| Typical median bill | $1,614 |
| Typical median home value | $185,290 |
| Versus US average rate | -22.1% (US avg 1.08%) |
| State rank (1 = highest of 51) | #25 |
| Counties | 77 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2023 5-year estimates. Data as of June 2026.
Oklahoma counties ranked by property-tax rate
Counties in Oklahoma, highest effective rate first (top 40 of 77 shown). Counties with their own page are linked.
| Rank | County | Median tax/yr | Median home value | Effective rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cleveland County | $2,288 | $222,800 | 1.03% |
| 2 | Tulsa County | $2,161 | $213,500 | 1.01% |
| 3 | Oklahoma County | $2,045 | $207,800 | 0.98% |
| 4 | Canadian County | $2,259 | $230,300 | 0.98% |
| 5 | Washington County | $1,505 | $160,900 | 0.94% |
| 6 | Comanche County | $1,386 | $154,300 | 0.90% |
| 7 | Garfield County | $1,331 | $149,800 | 0.89% |
| 8 | Payne County | $1,884 | $217,700 | 0.86% |
| 9 | Wagoner County | $1,753 | $216,000 | 0.81% |
| 10 | Noble County | $1,145 | $142,600 | 0.80% |
| 11 | McClain County | $1,868 | $233,900 | 0.80% |
| 12 | Beckham County | $1,215 | $153,400 | 0.79% |
| 13 | Rogers County | $1,739 | $222,200 | 0.78% |
| 14 | Carter County | $1,185 | $153,500 | 0.77% |
| 15 | Logan County | $1,787 | $234,300 | 0.76% |
| 16 | Beaver County | $897 | $117,900 | 0.76% |
| 17 | Ellis County | $916 | $122,500 | 0.75% |
| 18 | Creek County | $1,261 | $170,900 | 0.74% |
| 19 | Osage County | $1,253 | $172,300 | 0.73% |
| 20 | Stephens County | $961 | $135,100 | 0.71% |
| 21 | Nowata County | $860 | $121,900 | 0.70% |
| 22 | Grady County | $1,321 | $187,900 | 0.70% |
| 23 | Muskogee County | $972 | $138,800 | 0.70% |
| 24 | Harmon County | $528 | $75,700 | 0.70% |
| 25 | Pawnee County | $873 | $125,700 | 0.69% |
| 26 | Texas County | $1,075 | $155,600 | 0.69% |
| 27 | Okmulgee County | $788 | $114,600 | 0.69% |
| 28 | Kay County | $799 | $116,800 | 0.68% |
| 29 | Custer County | $1,197 | $177,000 | 0.68% |
| 30 | Mayes County | $1,153 | $171,900 | 0.67% |
| 31 | Harper County | $663 | $99,300 | 0.67% |
| 32 | Tillman County | $477 | $71,900 | 0.66% |
| 33 | Jefferson County | $512 | $77,500 | 0.66% |
| 34 | Le Flore County | $794 | $121,600 | 0.65% |
| 35 | Pottawatomie County | $1,013 | $155,700 | 0.65% |
| 36 | Love County | $1,066 | $167,500 | 0.64% |
| 37 | Bryan County | $1,040 | $163,700 | 0.64% |
| 38 | Jackson County | $918 | $145,000 | 0.63% |
| 39 | Alfalfa County | $649 | $103,000 | 0.63% |
| 40 | Cotton County | $712 | $113,200 | 0.63% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2023 5-year estimates. Data as of June 2026.
How Oklahoma compares with other states
| State | Effective rate | Median bill | vs US avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma (this state) | 0.84% | $1,614 | -22.1% |
| Oregon | 0.84% | $3,890 | -22.1% |
| Washington | 0.83% | $4,664 | -23.2% |
| Georgia | 0.86% | $2,372 | -20.6% |
| Virginia | 0.80% | $3,452 | -25.8% |
| Florida | 0.80% | $2,690 | -26.4% |
Frequently asked questions
What is the property-tax rate in Oklahoma?
Oklahoma's population-weighted effective property-tax rate is 0.84% of home value (Census ACS 2019-2023 (ACS 2023 5-year)), -22.1% versus the US average of 1.08%. The typical bill works out to about $1,614 on a $185,290 home. It ranks #25 of 51 states (1 = highest).
Which Oklahoma county has the highest property tax?
In Oklahoma, Cleveland County has the highest effective property-tax rate at 1.03% (median tax $2,288). The lowest is McCurtain County at 0.40%. Source: Census ACS 2019-2023 (ACS 2023 5-year).
Is property tax high in Oklahoma?
Oklahoma is around average on property tax at a 0.84% effective rate, close to the US average effective rate. The median Oklahoma home is worth about $185,290 and the median bill is around $1,614. Rates vary widely between its 77 counties.
How is the Oklahoma property-tax rate calculated?
It is a population-weighted average of each county's effective rate (median real estate taxes paid / median home value), using Census ACS 2023 5-year tables B25103 and B25077. A median-of-counties rate (0.63%) is also computed as a check. These are area medians, not statutory mill rates.
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Source & accuracy
State figures aggregate county-level Census ACS (2019-2023 (ACS 2023 5-year)) data (median real estate taxes paid B25103, median home value B25077), population-weighted. US public domain. These are area medians, not statutory rates or your individual bill — your property tax depends on your assessed value, exemptions and local levy. Verify with your county assessor. See our methodology and disclaimer.
Last updated: 2026-06-20