Lake County Property Taxes
Lake County, Oregon
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
48.7% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$117/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.64%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$219,400
State avg ▼ $357,142
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$1,947
$162/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$1,192
$99/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#8
of 36 counties (1 = lowest)
Data Story
About Property Taxes in Lake County, Oregon
Lake County's taxes sit below American median
Lake County's 0.641% effective tax rate falls beneath the national median of 0.75%, placing it in the bottom 40% of U.S. counties. The median Lake County homeowner pays just $1,407 per year—roughly half the national median of $2,690.
Lake County ranks sixth-lowest in Oregon's tax ladder
Lake's 0.641% rate runs 17% below Oregon's 0.775% state average, offering meaningful relief to residents. With a median tax of $1,407, Lake homeowners pay about 51% of what Oregon homeowners typically owe.
Lake offers slight advantages in the south-central region
Lake County's 0.641% rate beats Klamath (0.678%) despite both sitting in Oregon's lower-tax tier. The two counties form a relatively affordable corridor in south-central Oregon, though homes themselves are smaller and cheaper.
Median Lake County home costs $1,407 yearly in tax
With a median home value of $219,400 and a 0.641% effective rate, Lake homeowners pay roughly $1,407 annually in property taxes. Adding a mortgage increases that to approximately $1,947 per year.
Lake County properties deserve a reassessment review
Overassessment affects Lake County homeowners just as it does elsewhere, even in lower-tax areas. The county assessor's office accepts property appeals at no cost—verify your home's valuation aligns with current market conditions.
How Lake County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Lake County
0.64%
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.