Jefferson County Property Taxes

Jefferson County, Oregon

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

8.7% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$209/mo escrow

#14 of 36 counties in Oregon

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

0.74%

vs. Oregon Avg8.7% below
vs. National Avg6.8% below

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)

Data Story

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$2,506
Oregon State Average$2,745
National Average$1,924

Jefferson County

0.74%

Effective rate

Oregon Avg

0.77%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Jefferson County, Oregon?
The effective property tax rate in Jefferson County, Oregon is 0.74%. 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 Jefferson County?
The median annual property tax payment in Jefferson County is $2,506. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $2,555, while those without a mortgage pay $2,365.
How does Jefferson County compare to the Oregon average?
Jefferson County's effective tax rate of 0.74% is lower than the Oregon state average of 0.77%. The median annual property tax in Jefferson County is $2,506, compared to the state average of $2,745.
What is the median home value in Jefferson County, Oregon?
The median home value in Jefferson County, Oregon is $339,200, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Is Jefferson County a low property tax area in Oregon?
Yes — Jefferson County's effective property tax rate of 0.74% is below the Oregon average of 0.77%. The median annual property tax of $2,506 is also lower the state average of $2,745, making it a relatively affordable area for property taxes.
How does Jefferson County rank for property taxes in Oregon?
Jefferson County ranks #14 out of 36 counties in Oregon by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 0.74% and median annual tax of $2,506, it falls in the middle 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.