Ottawa County Property Taxes

Ottawa County, Oklahoma

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

26.2% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$59/mo escrow

#35 of 77 counties in Oklahoma

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

0.62%

vs. Oklahoma Avg26.2% below
vs. National Avg73.7% below

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$114,300

State avg $142,268

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$890

$74/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$539

$45/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#35

of 77 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Ottawa County, Oklahoma

Ottawa's tax burden ranks very low

Ottawa County's effective rate of 0.619% is among the lowest in America, less than one-quarter of what the typical U.S. homeowner pays on a $281,900 home. This places Ottawa in the bottom 5% of U.S. counties for property tax burden.

Ottawa ranks among Oklahoma's cheapest

At 0.619%, Ottawa County sits below Oklahoma's 0.652% state average, placing it in the lowest quartile statewide. The county's median tax of $708 ranks among the state's most affordable, undercutting the state median of $959 by nearly 25%.

Ottawa offers lowest taxes in northern cluster

Ottawa's 0.619% rate is the cheapest among its five-county region, beating Osage (0.727%), Pawnee (0.695%), and Payne (0.865%). Only Pittsburg County (0.517%) rivals Ottawa for affordability in northeastern Oklahoma.

Median Ottawa home costs just $708 yearly

On Ottawa County's median home value of $114,300, property owners pay roughly $708 in annual taxes—among the lowest in the state. With a mortgage, the figure rises to $890; without one, annual costs average $539.

Ottawa residents should verify assessments too

Even in low-tax counties, assessment errors occur and can inflate your bill unnecessarily. Review your county assessor's valuation against comparable sales in your area; if it's significantly higher, file an appeal to potentially reduce your tax liability.

How Ottawa County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Ottawa County$708
Oklahoma State Average$959
National Average$1,924

Ottawa County

0.62%

Effective rate

Oklahoma Avg

0.67%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Ottawa County, Oklahoma?
The effective property tax rate in Ottawa County, Oklahoma is 0.62%. 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 Ottawa County?
The median annual property tax payment in Ottawa County is $708. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $890, while those without a mortgage pay $539.
How does Ottawa County compare to the Oklahoma average?
Ottawa County's effective tax rate of 0.62% is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 0.67%. The median annual property tax in Ottawa County is $708, compared to the state average of $959.
What is the median home value in Ottawa County, Oklahoma?
The median home value in Ottawa County, Oklahoma is $114,300, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Is Ottawa County a low property tax area in Oklahoma?
Yes — Ottawa County's effective property tax rate of 0.62% is below the Oklahoma average of 0.67%. The median annual property tax of $708 is also lower the state average of $959, making it a relatively affordable area for property taxes.
How does Ottawa County rank for property taxes in Oklahoma?
Ottawa County ranks #35 out of 77 counties in Oklahoma by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 0.62% and median annual tax of $708, 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.