Cotton County Property Taxes

Cotton County, Oklahoma

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

25.8% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$59/mo escrow

#38 of 77 counties in Oklahoma

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

0.63%

vs. Oklahoma Avg25.8% below
vs. National Avg73.5% below

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$113,200

State avg $142,268

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$838

$70/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$609

$51/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#38

of 77 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Cotton County, Oklahoma

Cotton County taxes rank low nationally

Cotton County's effective tax rate of 0.629% sits well below the national median of 0.73%, placing it in the bottom third of U.S. counties. The median property tax here is just $712 annually—roughly 73% lower than the national median of $2,690.

Among Oklahoma's most affordable

Cotton County's 0.629% rate falls slightly below Oklahoma's state average of 0.652%, making it one of the lower-taxed counties statewide. The median tax bill of $712 is also 26% below the state median of $959.

Competitive with surrounding counties

Cotton County's rate of 0.629% is comparable to nearby Craig County (0.583%) and Dewey County (0.603%), though slightly higher than Craig's. All three rank among Oklahoma's most tax-friendly regions.

Median home costs $712 in annual taxes

A homeowner with a median-valued property ($113,200) pays approximately $712 per year in property taxes. That figure climbs to $838 for homeowners with mortgages once mortgage-related assessments are included.

Many homeowners can appeal assessments

Even in low-tax counties, properties may be overassessed relative to market value. Homeowners can request a reassessment through their county assessor's office if they believe their home's taxable value is inaccurate.

How Cotton County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Cotton County$712
Oklahoma State Average$959
National Average$1,924

Cotton County

0.63%

Effective rate

Oklahoma Avg

0.67%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Cotton County, Oklahoma?
The effective property tax rate in Cotton County, Oklahoma is 0.63%. 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 Cotton County?
The median annual property tax payment in Cotton County is $712. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $838, while those without a mortgage pay $609.
How does Cotton County compare to the Oklahoma average?
Cotton County's effective tax rate of 0.63% is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 0.67%. The median annual property tax in Cotton County is $712, compared to the state average of $959.
What is the median home value in Cotton County, Oklahoma?
The median home value in Cotton County, Oklahoma is $113,200, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Is Cotton County a low property tax area in Oklahoma?
Yes — Cotton County's effective property tax rate of 0.63% is below the Oklahoma average of 0.67%. The median annual property tax of $712 is also lower the state average of $959, making it a relatively affordable area for property taxes.
How does Cotton County rank for property taxes in Oklahoma?
Cotton County ranks #38 out of 77 counties in Oklahoma by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 0.63% and median annual tax of $712, 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.