Tulsa County Property Taxes

Tulsa County, Oklahoma

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

125.3% above state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$180/mo escrow

#76 of 77 counties in Oklahoma

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

1.01%

vs. Oklahoma Avg125.3% above
vs. National Avg19.7% below

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$213,500

State avg $142,268

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$2,315

$193/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$1,892

$158/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#76

of 77 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Tulsa County, Oklahoma

Tulsa County's tax rate leads state

At 1.012%, Tulsa County's effective tax rate ranks in the top 10% nationally, significantly exceeding the U.S. median of 0.73%. The $2,161 median annual property tax approaches the national median of $2,690, making Tulsa one of Oklahoma's priciest tax jurisdictions.

Highest effective rate in Oklahoma

Tulsa County ranks 1st among Oklahoma's 77 counties with its 1.012% effective tax rate—55% higher than the state average of 0.652%. Residents pay $1,202 more annually than Oklahoma's state median of $959.

Significantly higher than adjacent counties

Tulsa's 1.012% rate substantially exceeds neighboring Rogers County (0.783%) and Wagoner County (around 0.75%), making it notably the highest-taxing area in northeast Oklahoma.

Median home valued at $213,500

On a median home value of $213,500, Tulsa County property owners pay $2,161 annually in property taxes. Homeowners with mortgages pay $2,315 per year; those without pay $1,892.

Appeal assessments to reduce burden

Tulsa County residents should closely scrutinize their property assessments, as overvaluation is especially costly at higher tax rates. Comparing your assessed value to recent comparable sales and filing a timely appeal could yield thousands in annual savings.

How Tulsa County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Tulsa County$2,161
Oklahoma State Average$959
National Average$1,924

Tulsa County

1.01%

Effective rate

Oklahoma Avg

0.67%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Tulsa County, Oklahoma?
The effective property tax rate in Tulsa County, Oklahoma is 1.01%. 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 Tulsa County?
The median annual property tax payment in Tulsa County is $2,161. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $2,315, while those without a mortgage pay $1,892.
How does Tulsa County compare to the Oklahoma average?
Tulsa County's effective tax rate of 1.01% is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 0.67%. The median annual property tax in Tulsa County is $2,161, compared to the state average of $959.
What is the median home value in Tulsa County, Oklahoma?
The median home value in Tulsa County, Oklahoma is $213,500, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Why is Tulsa County property tax rate higher than the Oklahoma average?
Tulsa County's effective property tax rate of 1.01% is higher than the Oklahoma average of 0.67%. This difference of 0.34% 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 Tulsa County rank for property taxes in Oklahoma?
Tulsa County ranks #76 out of 77 counties in Oklahoma by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 1.01% and median annual tax of $2,161, 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.