Johnston County Property Taxes

Johnston County, Oklahoma

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

36% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$51/mo escrow

#16 of 77 counties in Oklahoma

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

0.55%

vs. Oklahoma Avg36% below
vs. National Avg77.2% below

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$110,700

State avg $142,268

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$856

$71/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$497

$41/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#16

of 77 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Johnston County, Oklahoma

Johnston County offers below-average national tax rates

Johnston County's effective tax rate of 0.555% ranks well below the national median of 0.88%, placing it in the lowest quarter of American counties. The median property tax of $614 annually is just 23% of the national median of $2,690, reflecting smaller home values throughout the region.

Johnston County has Oklahoma's lowest tax rates

Johnston County's 0.555% effective rate is the lowest among major Oklahoma counties, sitting notably below the state average of 0.652%. At $614 in median annual taxes versus the state median of $959, Johnston residents enjoy the most tax-friendly environment in Oklahoma.

Lowest taxes among south-central Oklahoma counties

Johnston County's 0.555% rate beats Latimer County (0.515%) and is substantially lower than Kiowa County (0.573%) and Le Flore County (0.653%). Throughout the south-central region, Johnston offers taxpayers the advantage of the lowest effective tax rates.

Median annual tax on Johnston County home

The typical Johnston County homeowner with a $110,700 house pays about $614 per year in property taxes. Homeowners with mortgages typically pay $856 annually including escrow, while those without mortgages pay $497.

Appeal your assessment if you think it's high

Many Johnston County homeowners are assessed above market value and don't realize they can appeal. If your property feels overvalued, contact the county assessor's office about a formal reassessment—thousands of Oklahomans successfully reduce their tax burden this way each year.

How Johnston County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Johnston County$614
Oklahoma State Average$959
National Average$1,924

Johnston County

0.55%

Effective rate

Oklahoma Avg

0.67%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Johnston County, Oklahoma?
The effective property tax rate in Johnston County, Oklahoma is 0.55%. 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 Johnston County?
The median annual property tax payment in Johnston County is $614. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $856, while those without a mortgage pay $497.
How does Johnston County compare to the Oklahoma average?
Johnston County's effective tax rate of 0.55% is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 0.67%. The median annual property tax in Johnston County is $614, compared to the state average of $959.
What is the median home value in Johnston County, Oklahoma?
The median home value in Johnston County, Oklahoma is $110,700, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Is Johnston County a low property tax area in Oklahoma?
Yes — Johnston County's effective property tax rate of 0.55% is below the Oklahoma average of 0.67%. The median annual property tax of $614 is also lower the state average of $959, making it a relatively affordable area for property taxes.
How does Johnston County rank for property taxes in Oklahoma?
Johnston County ranks #16 out of 77 counties in Oklahoma by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 0.55% and median annual tax of $614, 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.