Klamath County Property Taxes

Klamath County, Oregon

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

36.8% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$145/mo escrow

#10 of 36 counties in Oregon

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

0.68%

vs. Oregon Avg36.8% below
vs. National Avg35.5% below

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$255,700

State avg $357,142

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$2,022

$169/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$1,287

$107/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#10

of 36 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Klamath County, Oregon

Klamath tax rate underperforms national average

Klamath County's 0.678% effective tax rate falls below the national median of 0.75%, placing it in the bottom 35% nationwide. With a median tax bill of $1,734, Klamath residents pay about $956 less than typical American homeowners.

Klamath ranks seventh-lowest in Oregon tax burden

At 0.678%, Klamath's effective rate sits 12% below Oregon's 0.775% state average, making it one of the state's more affordable tax jurisdictions. Its median tax of $1,734 is just 63% of Oregon's state median of $2,745.

Klamath offers moderate relief versus southern peers

Klamath's 0.678% rate exceeds Josephine County's 0.528% but undercuts Lake County's 0.641% by a small margin. The region as a whole enjoys consistently lower tax rates than most of Oregon's population centers.

Median Klamath home costs $1,734 annually in taxes

Klamath's median home value of $255,700 combined with its 0.678% rate yields an annual tax bill of approximately $1,734. With a mortgage attached, expect to owe closer to $2,022.

Klamath homeowners can challenge overassessments easily

Many Klamath County property owners are assessed above fair market value, leaving money on the table each year. Filing a property tax appeal with the county assessor is free and can result in meaningful annual savings.

How Klamath County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Klamath County$1,734
Oregon State Average$2,745
National Average$1,924

Klamath County

0.68%

Effective rate

Oregon Avg

0.77%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Klamath County, Oregon?
The effective property tax rate in Klamath County, Oregon is 0.68%. 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 Klamath County?
The median annual property tax payment in Klamath County is $1,734. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $2,022, while those without a mortgage pay $1,287.
How does Klamath County compare to the Oregon average?
Klamath County's effective tax rate of 0.68% is lower than the Oregon state average of 0.77%. The median annual property tax in Klamath County is $1,734, compared to the state average of $2,745.
What is the median home value in Klamath County, Oregon?
The median home value in Klamath County, Oregon is $255,700, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Is Klamath County a low property tax area in Oregon?
Yes — Klamath County's effective property tax rate of 0.68% is below the Oregon average of 0.77%. The median annual property tax of $1,734 is also lower the state average of $2,745, making it a relatively affordable area for property taxes.
How does Klamath County rank for property taxes in Oregon?
Klamath County ranks #10 out of 36 counties in Oregon by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 0.68% and median annual tax of $1,734, it falls in the lower 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.