Okanogan County Property Taxes

Okanogan County, Washington

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

27.5% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$183/mo escrow

#19 of 39 counties in Washington

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

0.77%

vs. Washington Avg27.5% below
vs. National Avg18.4% below

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$284,200

State avg $397,674

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$2,353

$196/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$1,974

$165/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#19

of 39 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Okanogan County, Washington

Okanogan taxes slightly above national median

Okanogan County's effective tax rate of 0.772% moderately exceeds the U.S. median of 0.71%, placing it in the 65th percentile nationally. The median tax bill of $2,194 is actually 18% below the national median of $2,690, reflecting lower property values in a rural Eastern Washington setting.

Above-average tax rate in Washington

Okanogan County ranks 6th among Washington's 39 counties with an effective rate of 0.772%, just above the statewide average of 0.761%. The county applies steeper rates than most Eastern Washington peers.

Highest-taxed in Eastern Washington peer group

Okanogan County's 0.772% rate exceeds Lincoln (0.595%), Klickitat (0.618%), and Lewis (0.712%), making it the highest-taxed county in its rural region. Moderate rates still produce lower absolute tax bills due to modest property values.

Median tax bill is $2,194 yearly

Okanogan County's median home value of $284,200 produces an annual tax bill of $2,194. Mortgaged properties average $2,353, while mortgage-free homes average $1,974.

Review assessments to catch overvaluation

Okanogan County homeowners should verify their assessed values match recent comparable sales, especially in volatile rural markets. A property tax appeal can eliminate overassessment and reduce your annual tax burden.

How Okanogan County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Okanogan County$2,194
Washington State Average$3,028
National Average$1,924

Okanogan County

0.77%

Effective rate

Washington Avg

0.76%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Okanogan County, Washington?
The effective property tax rate in Okanogan County, Washington is 0.77%. This rate is calculated by dividing the median property tax payment by the median home value in the county.
How much are property taxes in Okanogan County?
The median annual property tax payment in Okanogan County is $2,194. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $2,353, while those without a mortgage pay $1,974.
How does Okanogan County compare to the Washington average?
Okanogan County's effective tax rate of 0.77% is higher than the Washington state average of 0.76%. The median annual property tax in Okanogan County is $2,194, compared to the state average of $3,028.
What is the median home value in Okanogan County, Washington?
The median home value in Okanogan County, Washington is $284,200, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Why is Okanogan County property tax rate higher than the Washington average?
Okanogan County's effective property tax rate of 0.77% is higher than the Washington average of 0.76%. This difference of 0.01% can be attributed to local funding needs for schools, infrastructure, and municipal services. Higher rates often correlate with more urbanized areas or counties with greater public service demands.
How does Okanogan County rank for property taxes in Washington?
Okanogan County ranks #19 out of 39 counties in Washington by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 0.77% and median annual tax of $2,194, it falls in the middle third of counties statewide.

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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.