Ellis County Property Taxes
Ellis County, Oklahoma
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
4.5% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$76/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.75%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$122,500
State avg ▼ $142,268
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$1,135
$95/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$834
$70/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#61
of 77 counties (1 = lowest)
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About Property Taxes in Ellis County, Oklahoma
Ellis County taxes exceed national median
Ellis County's effective rate of 0.748% exceeds the national median of 0.73%, placing it in the upper-middle range of U.S. counties. The median property tax of $916 is still 66% lower than the national median of $2,690, reflecting Oklahoma's generally lower home values.
Second-highest tax rate in Oklahoma
Ellis County's 0.748% rate is the second-highest among Oklahoma counties, 15% above the state average of 0.652%. The median tax of $916 is only 5% below the state median of $959, a notable outlier in the state.
Highest taxes in the panhandle region
Ellis County's 0.748% rate significantly exceeds neighboring Garfield County (0.888%) to the east, making it the highest-taxing county in the immediate area. Only Garfield surpasses it regionally.
Median home costs $916 per year
A homeowner with the median-valued property of $122,500 pays approximately $916 annually in property taxes. Homeowners with mortgages face bills of $1,135 once mortgage-related assessments apply.
Review your assessment for accuracy
Ellis County's high effective rate means overassessments have outsized impact. File an appeal with your assessor if you believe your home's taxable value exceeds its fair market value.
How Ellis County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Ellis County
0.75%
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.