74576 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 74576 (Wardville, Oklahoma) pay a median of $1,727/year in property taxes on homes valued at $268,800. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.64%, which is near the Oklahoma state average of 0.66%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 74576 is approximately $144, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Atoka County. This is $735 more than the Oklahoma average of $992/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Oklahoma, 74576 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 74723 (0.64%) and 74729 (0.64%).

In Wardville, property taxes represent approximately 2.1% of the median household income of $80,771, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Oklahoma does not cap assessment increases at sale or for existing owners — your property will be reassessed to current market value at purchase or during Atoka County's general reappraisal. Atoka County provides a Homestead Exemption for owner-occupied primary residences that lowers your assessed value; apply through the Atoka County Assessor. File your homestead exemption claim with the Atoka County Assessor immediately after closing to secure the exemption and verify it appears on your assessment card.