Wheeler County Property Taxes
Wheeler County, Oregon
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
31.4% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$157/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.73%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$259,000
State avg ▼ $357,142
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$2,010
$168/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$1,708
$142/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#13
of 36 counties (1 = lowest)
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About Property Taxes in Wheeler County, Oregon
Wheeler County offers below-average tax rates
Wheeler County's effective tax rate of 0.727% is slightly below the national median of 0.75%, placing it in the 45th percentile nationally. The median property tax of $1,884 sits 30% below the national median of $2,690.
Lowest-taxing county in Oregon
Wheeler County ranks last among Oregon's 36 counties with an effective tax rate of 0.727%, well below the state average of 0.775%. This makes Wheeler one of Oregon's most tax-efficient properties for homeowners.
Wheeler offers the region's lowest burden
Wheeler County's 0.727% effective rate and $1,884 median tax are significantly lower than all nearby counties. Compared to Wasco ($2,784), Yamhill ($3,318), and Washington ($4,852), Wheeler properties face substantially lighter tax burdens.
A $259,000 home costs $1,884 yearly
The median Wheeler County home valued at $259,000 generates just $1,884 in annual property taxes using the county's 0.727% rate. Mortgaged homes average $2,010, while owned homes average $1,708 annually.
Even low taxes deserve a review
Even in lower-tax counties like Wheeler, homeowners should verify their assessments are accurate. If your tax bill deviates significantly from the county median, an appeal could confirm you're not overpaying.
How Wheeler County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Wheeler County
0.73%
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.