Jefferson County, OR property tax
Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates · updated 2026-09-20
The median effective property tax rate in Jefferson County is 0.74%, below the Oregon median of 0.83% and below the national median of 0.98%. The median homeowner pays $2,506 a year on a home worth $339,200.
- Effective rate
- 0.74%
- Median annual bill
- $2,506
- Median home value
- $339,200
- Rank in Oregon
- 23of 36
Estimated annual bill by home value
| Home value | Estimated bill | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| $200,000 | $1,480 | $123 |
| $300,000 | $2,220 | $185 |
| $400,000 | $2,960 | $247 |
| $500,000 | $3,700 | $308 |
| $750,000 | $5,550 | $463 |
| $1,000,000 | $7,400 | $617 |
Jefferson County compared with Oregon and the US
| Area | Effective rate | Median bill | Median home value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson County | 0.74% | $2,506 | $339,200 |
| Oregon median | 0.83% | $3,767 | $454,200 |
| 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 Jefferson County, OR?
The median effective property tax rate in Jefferson County is 0.74% of home value, below the Oregon median of 0.83% and below the national median of 0.98%. The median homeowner pays $2,506 a year on a median home value of $339,200 (Census ACS 2023 5-year).
How much is property tax on a $400,000 house in Jefferson County?
About $2,960 per year at the county's median effective rate of 0.74%, 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 Jefferson County compare with the rest of Oregon?
Jefferson County ranks 23 of 36 Oregon counties by effective rate. The Oregon median is 0.83% and the median bill is $3,767.