Sequoyah County Property Taxes

Sequoyah County, Oklahoma

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

24.6% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$60/mo escrow

#21 of 77 counties in Oklahoma

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

0.57%

vs. Oklahoma Avg24.6% below
vs. National Avg73.1% below

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$127,500

State avg $142,268

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$976

$81/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$551

$46/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#21

of 77 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Sequoyah County, Oklahoma

Sequoyah's tax rate moderately below U.S. average

At 0.567%, Sequoyah County's effective tax rate falls below the national median of 0.73%, placing it in the lower third of U.S. counties. The $723 median annual property tax is less than one-third the national median of $2,690.

Second-lowest rate in Oklahoma

Sequoyah ranks 2nd among Oklahoma's 77 counties for lowest effective tax rate at 0.567%, trailing only Roger Mills County at 0.479%. Residents pay $236 less annually than Oklahoma's state median of $959.

Lowest among eastern Oklahoma peers

Sequoyah's 0.567% rate substantially undercuts neighboring Muskogee County (around 0.75%) and Cherokee County (similar to Muskogee), making it a tax haven in the eastern region.

Median homes worth $127,500

On a median home value of $127,500, Sequoyah County property owners pay approximately $723 annually in taxes. With a mortgage, taxes run $976 per year; without one, $551.

Challenge inflated property assessments

Sequoyah County homeowners should compare their assessed values to recent arm's-length sales in similar neighborhoods. Overassessed properties are common even in low-tax counties, and appeals can result in substantial annual savings.

How Sequoyah County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Sequoyah County$723
Oklahoma State Average$959
National Average$1,924

Sequoyah County

0.57%

Effective rate

Oklahoma Avg

0.67%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Sequoyah County, Oklahoma?
The effective property tax rate in Sequoyah County, Oklahoma is 0.57%. 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 Sequoyah County?
The median annual property tax payment in Sequoyah County is $723. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $976, while those without a mortgage pay $551.
How does Sequoyah County compare to the Oklahoma average?
Sequoyah County's effective tax rate of 0.57% is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 0.67%. The median annual property tax in Sequoyah County is $723, compared to the state average of $959.
What is the median home value in Sequoyah County, Oklahoma?
The median home value in Sequoyah County, Oklahoma is $127,500, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Is Sequoyah County a low property tax area in Oklahoma?
Yes — Sequoyah County's effective property tax rate of 0.57% is below the Oklahoma average of 0.67%. The median annual property tax of $723 is also lower the state average of $959, making it a relatively affordable area for property taxes.
How does Sequoyah County rank for property taxes in Oklahoma?
Sequoyah County ranks #21 out of 77 counties in Oklahoma by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 0.57% and median annual tax of $723, 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.