Stephens County Property Taxes

Stephens County, Oklahoma

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

0.2% above state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$80/mo escrow

#58 of 77 counties in Oklahoma

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

0.71%

vs. Oklahoma Avg0.2% above
vs. National Avg64.3% below

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$135,100

State avg $142,268

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$1,151

$96/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$832

$69/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#58

of 77 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Stephens County, Oklahoma

Stephens County taxes slightly above U.S. median

Stephens County's 0.711% effective tax rate edges above the national median of 0.73%, placing it near the 50th percentile nationally. The $961 median annual property tax falls well below the national median of $2,690, reflecting Oklahoma's lower property values.

Above average within Oklahoma

Stephens ranks 33rd among Oklahoma's 77 counties with its 0.711% effective rate, exceeding the state average of 0.652% by about 0.06 percentage points. Annual property taxes here run barely above the state median of $959.

Middle ground in southwest Oklahoma

Stephens County's 0.711% rate sits between neighboring Comanche County (around 0.68%) and Cotton County (slightly higher), positioning it as typical for the southwest region.

Median homes valued at $135,100

On a median home value of $135,100, Stephens County property owners pay $961 annually in property taxes. Homeowners with mortgages pay $1,151 per year; those without pay $832.

Review assessments for potential savings

Stephens County residents should verify that their assessed values reflect current market conditions. Filing an assessment appeal costs nothing and could reduce your annual tax liability if your property is overvalued.

How Stephens County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Stephens County$961
Oklahoma State Average$959
National Average$1,924

Stephens County

0.71%

Effective rate

Oklahoma Avg

0.67%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Stephens County, Oklahoma?
The effective property tax rate in Stephens County, Oklahoma is 0.71%. 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 Stephens County?
The median annual property tax payment in Stephens County is $961. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,151, while those without a mortgage pay $832.
How does Stephens County compare to the Oklahoma average?
Stephens County's effective tax rate of 0.71% is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 0.67%. The median annual property tax in Stephens County is $961, compared to the state average of $959.
What is the median home value in Stephens County, Oklahoma?
The median home value in Stephens County, Oklahoma is $135,100, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Why is Stephens County property tax rate higher than the Oklahoma average?
Stephens County's effective property tax rate of 0.71% is higher than the Oklahoma average of 0.67%. This difference of 0.04% can be attributed to local funding needs for schools, infrastructure, and municipal services. Higher rates often correlate with more urbanized areas or counties with greater public service demands.
How does Stephens County rank for property taxes in Oklahoma?
Stephens County ranks #58 out of 77 counties in Oklahoma by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 0.71% and median annual tax of $961, it falls in the upper 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.