Sherman County Property Taxes
Sherman County, Oregon
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
47.7% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$120/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.69%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$206,700
State avg ▼ $357,142
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$1,514
$126/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$1,412
$118/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#11
of 36 counties (1 = lowest)
Data Story
About Property Taxes in Sherman County, Oregon
Sherman has lowest national tax rate
Sherman County's 0.695% effective tax rate ranks among the lowest in the nation, well below the national median of 0.99%. At just $1,436 median annual property tax—less than half the national median of $2,690—Sherman residents enjoy exceptional tax affordability.
Oregon's most tax-friendly county
Sherman's 0.695% rate is the lowest in Oregon, trailing the state average of 0.775% by a full percentage point. The $1,436 median property tax is less than half Oregon's state average of $2,745, making Sherman a standout low-tax jurisdiction.
Significantly lower than eastern region
Sherman's 0.695% rate beats all neighboring counties, including Gilliam, Wheeler, and Morrow, offering the most attractive tax terms in north-central Oregon. Its low median home value of $206,700 further reinforces Sherman's affordability advantage.
Lowest annual bill in the state
With a median home value of $206,700 and the county's 0.695% rate, typical Sherman County homeowners pay just $1,436 annually in property taxes. Mortgage holders pay about $1,514, while those without mortgages pay around $1,412.
Even low bills warrant verification
Even in low-tax Sherman County, periodic assessment reviews ensure your property isn't valued above current market rates. If local real estate values have declined, a formal appeal can protect your already modest tax advantage.
How Sherman County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Sherman County
0.69%
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.