Homeowners in Sterling, Oklahoma paid a median $726 a year in property tax on a median home worth $131,900, an effective rate of about 0.55% (Census 2020–2024).
0.88%Comanche County overall
Sterling vs county, state and US
Effective rate
Median tax paid per year
Tax on a home in Sterling
At the local 0.55% effective rate
| Home value | Estimated yearly tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| $150,000 | $826 | $69 |
| $250,000 | $1,376 | $115 |
| $350,000 | $1,926 | $161 |
| $500,000 | $2,752 | $229 |
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Nearby and related
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- Elgin, OK0.92% effective
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, tables B25103 (median real estate taxes paid), B25077 (median home value), B25003, B25088, B19013 and B01003. These are 2020–2024 medians reported by owner-occupants, not 2026 tax bills or official mill rates. The effective rate here is median tax ÷ median home value. Actual bills depend on assessed value, exemptions (homestead, senior, veteran) and local levies. Check with your county assessor or treasurer. Not tax advice.
Major Cities & Counties in Oklahoma
Largest by population (Census ACS 2020–2024). Property tax for each:
- Oklahoma City pop. 697,125
- Tulsa pop. 413,794
- Norman pop. 129,672
- Broken Arrow pop. 118,180
- Edmond pop. 96,825
- Lawton pop. 90,595
- Moore pop. 63,420
- Midwest City pop. 58,297
- Enid pop. 50,653
- Stillwater pop. 49,269
- Oklahoma County pop. 806,199
- Tulsa County pop. 680,794
- Cleveland County pop. 300,047
- Canadian County pop. 168,985
- Comanche County pop. 121,825
- Rogers County pop. 98,610
- Wagoner County pop. 86,609
- Payne County pop. 82,972
- Pottawatomie County pop. 73,463
- Creek County pop. 72,830
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Sterling, Oklahoma?
Homeowners in Sterling, Oklahoma paid a median $726 a year in property tax on a median home worth $131,900, an effective rate of about 0.55% (Census 2020–2024).
How much is property tax on a $250,000 home in Sterling?
About $1,376 a year at the 0.55% median effective rate. Exemptions such as homestead can lower it.
Is property tax in Sterling higher than the rest of Oklahoma?
Sterling ranks #84 lowest of 275 Oklahoma places we track. The statewide effective rate is 0.80%. Comanche County overall is 0.88%.