Ogemaw County Property Taxes

Ogemaw County, Michigan

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

32.6% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$118/mo escrow

#25 of 83 counties in Michigan

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

1.02%

vs. Michigan Avg32.6% below
vs. National Avg47.3% below

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$138,600

State avg $182,224

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$1,467

$122/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$1,375

$115/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#25

of 83 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Ogemaw County, Michigan

Ogemaw taxes well below national average

Ogemaw County's effective tax rate of 1.022% sits comfortably below the national median of 1.1%, putting homeowners here in the lower half nationally. The median property tax bill of $1,417 is less than half the national median of $2,690, reflecting both lower home values and a tax-friendly rate.

Among Michigan's lowest tax counties

Ogemaw's 1.022% effective rate is the 5th-lowest among Michigan's 83 counties, beating the state average of 1.166% by a significant margin. The county's median tax bill of $1,417 is well below Michigan's median of $2,102.

Competitive with surrounding northern Michigan counties

Ogemaw's rate of 1.022% matches Presque Isle County and beats nearby Ontonagon (1.232%) and Osceola (1.059%). Among the immediate region, only Oscoda (0.938%) and Otsego (0.891%) offer lower effective rates.

A $138,600 home costs about $1,417 yearly

With a median home value of $138,600, Ogemaw homeowners pay a median annual tax of $1,417. Adding mortgage-related assessments, the bill rises to approximately $1,467 for most properties with mortgages.

Check your assessment for overvaluation

Many Michigan homeowners discover their properties are overassessed relative to market value. If your home's assessed value exceeds recent comparable sales in your area, filing a property tax appeal could reduce your annual bill.

How Ogemaw County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Ogemaw County$1,417
Michigan State Average$2,102
National Average$1,924

Ogemaw County

1.02%

Effective rate

Michigan Avg

1.15%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Ogemaw County, Michigan?
The effective property tax rate in Ogemaw County, Michigan is 1.02%. This rate is calculated by dividing the median property tax payment by the median home value in the county.
How much are property taxes in Ogemaw County?
The median annual property tax payment in Ogemaw County is $1,417. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,467, while those without a mortgage pay $1,375.
How does Ogemaw County compare to the Michigan average?
Ogemaw County's effective tax rate of 1.02% is lower than the Michigan state average of 1.15%. The median annual property tax in Ogemaw County is $1,417, compared to the state average of $2,102.
What is the median home value in Ogemaw County, Michigan?
The median home value in Ogemaw County, Michigan is $138,600, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Is Ogemaw County a low property tax area in Michigan?
Yes — Ogemaw County's effective property tax rate of 1.02% is below the Michigan average of 1.15%. The median annual property tax of $1,417 is also lower the state average of $2,102, making it a relatively affordable area for property taxes.
How does Ogemaw County rank for property taxes in Michigan?
Ogemaw County ranks #25 out of 83 counties in Michigan by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 1.02% and median annual tax of $1,417, it falls in the lower third of counties statewide.

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Data updated: March 2026

Data from U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. Effective tax rate is calculated as median property tax divided by median home value.