Cherokee County, OK property tax
Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates · updated 2026-09-20
The median effective property tax rate in Cherokee County is 0.56%, below the Oklahoma median of 0.82% and below the national median of 0.98%. The median homeowner pays $905 a year on a home worth $160,300.
- Effective rate
- 0.56%
- Median annual bill
- $905
- Median home value
- $160,300
- Rank in Oklahoma
- 61of 77
Estimated annual bill by home value
| Home value | Estimated bill | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| $200,000 | $1,120 | $93 |
| $300,000 | $1,680 | $140 |
| $400,000 | $2,240 | $187 |
| $500,000 | $2,800 | $233 |
| $750,000 | $4,200 | $350 |
| $1,000,000 | $5,600 | $467 |
Cherokee County compared with Oklahoma and the US
| Area | Effective rate | Median bill | Median home value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cherokee County | 0.56% | $905 | $160,300 |
| Oklahoma median | 0.82% | $1,520 | $185,900 |
| United States median | 0.98% | $2,969 | n/a |
Rates and medians: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2023 5-year estimates, tables B25103 and B25077. Effective rate is median taxes paid divided by median owner-occupied home value.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Cherokee County, OK?
The median effective property tax rate in Cherokee County is 0.56% of home value, below the Oklahoma median of 0.82% and below the national median of 0.98%. The median homeowner pays $905 a year on a median home value of $160,300 (Census ACS 2023 5-year).
How much is property tax on a $400,000 house in Cherokee County?
About $2,240 per year at the county's median effective rate of 0.56%, before exemptions. The exact bill depends on the city, school district and special districts that serve the parcel, so treat this as a planning estimate.
How does Cherokee County compare with the rest of Oklahoma?
Cherokee County ranks 61 of 77 Oklahoma counties by effective rate. The Oklahoma median is 0.82% and the median bill is $1,520.