Washington County Property Taxes
Washington County, Oklahoma
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
56.9% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$125/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.94%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$160,900
State avg ▲ $142,268
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$1,843
$154/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$1,173
$98/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#73
of 77 counties (1 = lowest)
Data Story
About Property Taxes in Washington County, Oklahoma
Washington County tops tax-rate rankings
Washington County's effective tax rate of 0.935% ranks in the 80th percentile nationally, well above the 0.67% median. Though its median annual tax of $1,505 stays below the national median of $2,690, the county's rate on lower-valued homes signals above-average tax pressure.
Oklahoma's highest property tax rate
Washington County boasts Oklahoma's highest effective property tax rate at 0.935%, dramatically exceeding the state average of 0.652%. Its residents pay a median of $1,505 annually—57% more than the state median of $959.
Washington leads the regional tax race
At 0.935%, Washington County's effective tax rate significantly outpaces all neighboring counties in the study area. Wagoner County ranks second at 0.812%, while Woodward, Washita, and Woods counties all levy rates below 0.65%, making Washington the clear regional leader in tax burden.
Median home: $160.9K costs $1,505 yearly
A typical Washington County home valued at $160,900 generates an annual property tax bill of $1,505. With a mortgage, expect to pay $1,843; without one, the tax obligation drops to $1,173.
High rates make appeals especially valuable
With Oklahoma's highest county-level tax rate, Washington homeowners stand to gain significantly from assessment appeals. Properties overvalued by just 10% could save hundreds annually—contact the Washington County assessor to learn about your appeal rights and deadlines.
How Washington County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Washington County
0.94%
Effective rate
Oklahoma Avg
0.67%
Effective rate
National Avg
0.91%
Effective rate
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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.