Wallowa County Property Taxes
Wallowa County, Oregon
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
20.8% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$181/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.58%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$371,900
State avg ▲ $357,142
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$2,048
$171/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$2,256
$188/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#3
of 36 counties (1 = lowest)
Data Story
About Property Taxes in Wallowa County, Oregon
Wallowa has nation's lowest tax rate
At 0.584%, Wallowa County's effective tax rate ranks among the absolute lowest in the United States, far below the national median of 0.99%. The median property tax of $2,173 remains below the national median of $2,690, even with moderately valued homes, underscoring Wallowa's exceptional tax affordability.
Oregon's lowest-tax county
Wallowa's 0.584% rate is the lowest in Oregon, trailing the state average of 0.775% by nearly 200 basis points. At $2,173 median annual property tax versus Oregon's $2,745 state average, Wallowa offers the state's most compelling tax advantage across all counties.
Significantly lower than regional peers
Wallowa's 0.584% rate substantially undercuts Union County (0.886%), Umatilla County (0.990%), and all other surrounding counties, making it northeastern Oregon's tax haven. With a median home value of $371,900—above regional norms—Wallowa's exceptional rate amplifies the savings advantage.
Lowest median tax in northeast Oregon
Despite a median home value of $371,900—among the region's highest—Wallowa County residents pay just $2,173 annually in property taxes at the county's 0.584% rate. Homeowners with mortgages pay approximately $2,048; those without mortgages pay around $2,256.
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Even in ultra-low-tax Wallowa County, periodic assessment reviews ensure your valuation reflects current market conditions. If local property values have shifted, a formal challenge can protect your exceptional tax position.
How Wallowa County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Wallowa County
0.58%
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.