Jefferson County Property Taxes
Jefferson County, Oregon
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
8.7% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$209/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.74%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$339,200
State avg ▼ $357,142
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$2,555
$213/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$2,365
$197/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#14
of 36 counties (1 = lowest)
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About Property Taxes in Jefferson County, Oregon
Jefferson taxes run slightly high nationally
At 0.739%, Jefferson County's effective tax rate sits just above the national median of 0.720%, placing it in the upper-middle range of U.S. counties. The median tax bill of $2,506 falls 7% below the national median of $2,690, despite the county's higher-than-average rate, thanks to its median home value of $339,200.
Just below Oregon's statewide rate
Jefferson ranks 17th among Oregon's 36 counties at an effective rate of 0.739%, just slightly below the state average of 0.775%. Its median property tax of $2,506 sits below Oregon's state median of $2,745.
Moderate taxes for central Oregon
Jefferson's 0.739% rate falls between Deschutes County (0.616%) and Grant County (0.761%), offering a middle ground in central Oregon. With a median home value of $339,200, Jefferson sits between the rural and more developed areas of the region.
What $339,200 homes cost to own
Jefferson County homeowners pay $2,506 annually on a median home valued at $339,200. Mortgage holders pay slightly more at $2,555, while those without mortgages pay $2,365.
Check your assessment accuracy
Jefferson County's moderate rate and values create an environment where assessment errors can easily be overlooked—yet still cost you hundreds annually. A free appeal to your county assessor takes little time and can catch mistakes that assessments offices sometimes make.
How Jefferson County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Jefferson County
0.74%
Effective rate
Oregon Avg
0.77%
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.