Wheeler County property tax
Homeowners in Wheeler County, Oregon typically pay about 0.69% of their home's value in property tax each year — a median bill of $1,893 on a median home value of $272,400.
Typical effective rate
0.69%
higher than 61% of U.S. counties
Median tax paid
$1,893
per year
Median home value
$272,400
In OR
#24
of 36 ranked counties
At a glance
- Effective rate 0.69% — 26% lower than the U.S. median of 0.94%, and 14% lower than the Oregon median of 0.81%.
- With vs. without a mortgage — median tax $2,051 for mortgaged homes, $1,724 for homes owned outright.
- State ranking — 24th highest effective rate of 36 ranked Oregon counties; nationally it sits around the 39th percentile.
Estimate a bill for Wheeler County
Apply this county's typical effective rate (0.69%) to a home value of your choice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Wheeler County, OR?
The typical effective property-tax rate in Wheeler County is 0.69% of a home's value per year, based on median taxes paid ($1,893) divided by the median home value ($272,400) in the Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. This is a typical burden for comparison, not a statutory mill rate.
How much is property tax on a typical home in Wheeler County?
The median owner-occupied home in Wheeler County is valued at $272,400, and the median real estate tax paid is $1,893 per year. Homes with a mortgage have a median tax of $2,051, versus $1,724 for homes without one.
How does Wheeler County compare to the rest of Oregon?
Wheeler County's effective rate is 14% lower than the Oregon median, ranking 24th of 36 ranked counties in the state.
Compare nearby Oregon counties
Counties ranked closest to Wheeler County by in-state effective rate. Open the comparison tool or see all Oregon counties.
| In-state | County | Effective rate | Median tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | Grant County | 0.73% | $1,674 |
| 22 | Yamhill County | 0.73% | $3,425 |
| 23 | Lake County | 0.71% | $1,563 |
| 25 | Jefferson County | 0.69% | $2,591 |
| 26 | Clatsop County | 0.69% | $3,236 |
| 27 | Coos County | 0.68% | $2,284 |
Official data & resources for Wheeler County
- Wheeler County Census profile (data.census.gov) — housing, value and tax figures for this county.
- Table B25103 for Wheeler County — median real estate taxes paid (the source for the tax figures above).
- Table B25077 for Wheeler County — median home value.
- Federal forms & is property tax deductible? — IRS Pub 530, Schedule A and the SALT cap, plus your state tax agency.
Finding your exact bill
Your county or municipal assessor (sometimes called the appraisal district, property appraiser, or tax collector) sets the assessed value and the exact millage that produces your bill. Search for "[county name] [state] assessor" or "property tax" on an official .gov site.
Figures on this page are Census survey medians for the whole county (2020–2024 5-year), not an assessment of any individual property. Rates, exemptions and assessment practices vary by municipality and school district within a county.