Osceola County Property Taxes

Osceola County, Michigan

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

29.7% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$123/mo escrow

#30 of 83 counties in Michigan

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

1.06%

vs. Michigan Avg29.7% below
vs. National Avg45.1% below

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$139,600

State avg $182,224

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$1,592

$133/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$1,394

$116/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#30

of 83 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Osceola County, Michigan

Osceola keeps taxes well below the nation

Osceola County's effective tax rate of 1.059% falls below the national median of 1.1%, and its median tax bill of $1,478 represents only 55% of the national median of $2,690. The county offers moderate property tax burden relative to the rest of the country.

Below-average Michigan property tax county

Osceola's 1.059% effective rate beats Michigan's state average of 1.166%, placing it among the lower-taxed counties statewide. The median tax bill of $1,478 is roughly 70% of the state median of $2,102.

Middle of the pack regionally

Osceola's 1.059% rate sits between higher-taxed Ontonagon (1.232%) and lower-taxed Oscoda (0.938%) and Otsego (0.891%). The county offers a moderate tax burden compared to its northern Michigan neighbors.

A $139,600 home costs about $1,478 yearly

With a median home value of $139,600, Osceola homeowners pay a median annual tax of $1,478. Adding mortgage-related tax adjustments brings the typical bill to approximately $1,592.

Review assessments to catch overvaluation

Osceola homeowners should compare their property's assessed value to recent sales of similar homes in their township. If your assessment exceeds fair market value, filing an appeal could yield meaningful tax savings.

How Osceola County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Osceola County$1,478
Michigan State Average$2,102
National Average$1,924

Osceola County

1.06%

Effective rate

Michigan Avg

1.15%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Osceola County, Michigan?
The effective property tax rate in Osceola County, Michigan is 1.06%. 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 Osceola County?
The median annual property tax payment in Osceola County is $1,478. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,592, while those without a mortgage pay $1,394.
How does Osceola County compare to the Michigan average?
Osceola County's effective tax rate of 1.06% is lower than the Michigan state average of 1.15%. The median annual property tax in Osceola County is $1,478, compared to the state average of $2,102.
What is the median home value in Osceola County, Michigan?
The median home value in Osceola County, Michigan is $139,600, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Is Osceola County a low property tax area in Michigan?
Yes — Osceola County's effective property tax rate of 1.06% is below the Michigan average of 1.15%. The median annual property tax of $1,478 is also lower the state average of $2,102, making it a relatively affordable area for property taxes.
How does Osceola County rank for property taxes in Michigan?
Osceola County ranks #30 out of 83 counties in Michigan by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 1.06% and median annual tax of $1,478, it falls in the middle 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.