Carter County, Oklahoma Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Oklahoma. Population: 12,779.
The median annual property tax in Carter County is $1,185, which is 24% higher than the Oklahoma state average and 38% below the national average. The effective tax rate is 0.77% on a median home value of $153,500. Property taxes represent 2.0% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$1,185
+24% vs State
-38% vs US
Median Home Value
$153,500
+8% vs State
-27% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
0.77%
+18% vs State
-19% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$1,589
$132/mo
Without Mortgage
$749
$62/mo
Homeowners with a mortgage typically own higher-valued properties, which can result in higher tax bills.
Property Tax History
| Year | Median Tax | Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1,185 +3.7% | 0.77% |
| 2022 | $1,143 +12.4% | 0.79% |
| 2021 | $1,017 +7.3% | 0.83% |
| 2020 | $948 +1.8% | 0.81% |
| 2019 | $931 | 0.82% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
2.0%
of median household income
Median Income
$58,856
per year
Monthly Tax
$99
per month
Other Counties in Oklahoma
Blaine County
Tax: $702/yr Rate: 0.56%
Tulsa County
Tax: $2,161/yr Rate: 1.01%
Muskogee County
Tax: $972/yr Rate: 0.70%
Rogers County
Tax: $1,739/yr Rate: 0.78%
Cherokee County
Tax: $905/yr Rate: 0.56%
Grant County
Tax: $480/yr Rate: 0.60%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Carter County, Oklahoma? ▼
The median annual property tax in Carter County is $1,185 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 0.77% on a median home value of $153,500.
How does Carter County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Carter County are 38% below the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 0.77% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Carter County? ▼
In Carter County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,589 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $749. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Carter County? ▼
Property taxes in Carter County represent approximately 2.0% of the median household income of $58,856. The national benchmark is generally 2-4% of household income.
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Data source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Property tax data reflects median amounts paid by homeowners. Effective rates are calculated as median tax divided by median home value.