Wasco County Property Taxes
Wasco County, Oregon
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
1.4% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$232/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.84%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$332,500
State avg ▼ $357,142
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$2,943
$245/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$2,508
$209/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#23
of 36 counties (1 = lowest)
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About Property Taxes in Wasco County, Oregon
Wasco taxes run slightly above national norm
Wasco County's effective tax rate of 0.837% sits above the national median of 0.75%, placing it in the 65th percentile nationally. The median property tax here is $2,784, compared to the national median of $2,690, a difference of just $94 annually.
Higher than most Oregon counties
Wasco's 0.837% effective rate ranks it 8th highest among Oregon's 36 counties. The state average effective rate is 0.775%, meaning Wasco residents pay about 0.06 percentage points more than typical Oregonians.
Wasco costs more than Wheeler, less than Washington
Wasco's $2,784 median tax falls between Wheeler County ($1,884) and Washington County ($4,852). Among regional peers, Wasco's rate of 0.837% is notably higher than Wheeler's 0.727% but lower than Yamhill's 0.750% effective rate.
A $332,500 home costs $2,784 yearly
The median Wasco home valued at $332,500 generates $2,784 in annual property taxes based on the county's 0.837% effective rate. Homeowners with mortgages typically pay slightly more at $2,943, while those without pay $2,508.
You might be paying too much in taxes
Research shows many homeowners nationwide are overassessed and could recover thousands through property tax appeals. Wasco County residents paying above their county's median should consider reviewing their assessment for potential errors.
How Wasco County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Wasco County
0.84%
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.