73728 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 73728 (Cherokee, Oklahoma) pay a median of $933/year in property taxes on homes valued at $124,700. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.75%, which is 13% above the Oklahoma state average of 0.66%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 73728 is approximately $78, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Alfalfa County.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Oklahoma, 73728 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 74002 (0.75%) and 73834 (0.75%).

In Cherokee, property taxes represent approximately 1.4% of the median household income of $68,355, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Oklahoma has no statewide property tax cap; your home will be assessed at full market value when you purchase and reappraised annually by the Alfalfa County Assessor. Homeowners 65+ and disabled residents can apply for a Homestead Exemption that reduces assessed value — file your application with the Alfalfa County Assessor to determine your exemption eligibility and amount. Request your property assessment notice from the Alfalfa County Assessor before the tax roll deadline and verify that your exemption has been properly recorded.