Cherokee County Property Taxes
Cherokee County, Oklahoma
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
5.6% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$75/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.56%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$160,300
State avg ▲ $142,268
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$1,161
$97/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$651
$54/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#19
of 77 counties (1 = lowest)
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About Property Taxes in Cherokee County, Oklahoma
Cherokee County offers tax relief
At 0.565%, Cherokee County's effective tax rate falls below the national median of 0.652%, placing it in the bottom half of U.S. counties. Homeowners pay just $905 annually on a median home valued at $160,300—far below the national median tax of $2,690.
Among Oklahoma's lowest-tax counties
Cherokee County ranks in the lower quartile of Oklahoma counties with an effective rate of 0.565%, well below the state average of 0.652%. Few Oklahoma counties offer more favorable property tax treatment.
Lower than all major neighbors
Cherokee County's 0.565% rate undercuts Canadian County (0.981%), Carter County (0.772%), and Comanche County (0.898%), making it a tax haven in the region. For property owners, this is a significant advantage over surrounding areas.
Just $905 per year on median home
Cherokee County homeowners pay approximately $905 annually on a median home value of $160,300. With a mortgage, expect $1,161 as taxes are escrowed; without, the bill drops to $651.
Still worth checking your assessment
Even in low-tax counties, incorrect assessments happen—roughly one in five nationwide contain discrepancies. A quick appeal review costs nothing and may provide additional savings on your already favorable tax bill.
How Cherokee County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Cherokee County
0.56%
Effective rate
Oklahoma Avg
0.67%
Effective rate
National Avg
0.91%
Effective rate
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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.