10 Counties with the Lowest Property Tax Rates in Oklahoma
If you are comparing property taxes across Oklahoma, these 10 counties have the lowest effective rates in the state. The lowest-rate county, McCurtain County, comes in at 0.40% — 0.42% lower than the Oklahoma average (0.82%). The statewide effective rate is 0.82%.
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| # | County | Effective Rate | Median Tax | Median Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | McCurtain County | 0.40% | $505 | $126,100 |
| 2 | Cimarron County | 0.41% | $386 | $94,500 |
| 3 | Pushmataha County | 0.41% | $483 | $116,800 |
| 4 | Choctaw County | 0.42% | $502 | $119,700 |
| 5 | Murray County | 0.43% | $665 | $154,900 |
| 6 | Haskell County | 0.46% | $557 | $122,300 |
| 7 | Adair County | 0.48% | $530 | $111,500 |
| 8 | Roger Mills County | 0.48% | $731 | $152,600 |
| 9 | Okfuskee County | 0.50% | $552 | $110,800 |
| 10 | Latimer County | 0.52% | $532 | $103,300 |
How this ranking is calculated
The effective property tax rate is the median annual property tax paid divided by the median home value in each county, expressed as a percentage. It is the most practical way to compare property tax burden between counties because it neutralizes differences in home values.
Counties with the lowest rates in Oklahoma often share a few characteristics: higher home values that compress the percentage even when dollar taxes are high.
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