Kay County property tax
Homeowners in Kay County, Oklahoma typically pay about 0.66% of their home's value in property tax each year — a median bill of $821 on a median home value of $124,700.
Typical effective rate
0.66%
higher than 65% of U.S. counties
Median tax paid
$821
per year
Median home value
$124,700
In OK
#29
of 77 ranked counties
At a glance
- Effective rate 0.66% — 30% lower than the U.S. median of 0.94%, and 18% lower than the Oklahoma median of 0.80%.
- With vs. without a mortgage — median tax $1,050 for mortgaged homes, $627 for homes owned outright.
- State ranking — 29th highest effective rate of 77 ranked Oklahoma counties; nationally it sits around the 35th percentile.
Estimate a bill for Kay County
Apply this county's typical effective rate (0.66%) to a home value of your choice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Kay County, OK?
The typical effective property-tax rate in Kay County is 0.66% of a home's value per year, based on median taxes paid ($821) divided by the median home value ($124,700) 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 Kay County?
The median owner-occupied home in Kay County is valued at $124,700, and the median real estate tax paid is $821 per year. Homes with a mortgage have a median tax of $1,050, versus $627 for homes without one.
How does Kay County compare to the rest of Oklahoma?
Kay County's effective rate is 18% lower than the Oklahoma median, ranking 29th of 77 ranked counties in the state.
Compare nearby Oklahoma counties
Counties ranked closest to Kay County by in-state effective rate. Open the comparison tool or see all Oklahoma counties.
| In-state | County | Effective rate | Median tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Muskogee County | 0.67% | $1,021 |
| 27 | Pawnee County | 0.67% | $876 |
| 28 | Pottawatomie County | 0.66% | $1,097 |
| 30 | Okmulgee County | 0.66% | $796 |
| 31 | Mayes County | 0.65% | $1,222 |
| 32 | Pontotoc County | 0.65% | $1,135 |
Official data & resources for Kay County
- Kay County Census profile (data.census.gov) — housing, value and tax figures for this county.
- Table B25103 for Kay County — median real estate taxes paid (the source for the tax figures above).
- Table B25077 for Kay 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.