Tonkawa, Kay County, Oklahoma Property Taxes
Property Taxes in Tonkawa, Oklahoma
Median Tonkawa, Oklahoma effective property tax rate: 0.71%, significantly lower than the national median of 1.02%, and lower than the Oklahoma state median of 0.90%.
Median Tonkawa, Oklahoma home value: $64,280
Median annual Tonkawa, Oklahoma tax bill: $486, $1,914 lower than the national median property tax bill of $2,400.
How are property taxes in Kay calculated?
Property taxes in Tonkawa, Oklahoma are calculated based on the tax assessed value, which is often lower than the actual market value due to property tax exemptions such as the homestead or senior exemption.
Understanding Tonkawa's property tax system, exemptions, and reduction opportunities can lead to significant savings. Regardless of where you live in Tonkawa, knowing local tax details benefits homeowners and investors.
Last Updated April 13, 2026
Tonkawa, Kay County, Oklahoma Property Tax Bill Calculator
$100,000
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Median Effective Tax Rate
0.71%
Estimate Property Tax Bill
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How Does the Tonkawa Property Tax Calculator Work?
Use this Tonkawa property tax calculator to estimate your annual property tax bill. Enter your property's assessed value and our calculator applies Tonkawa's median effective tax rate of 0.71% — based on actual property records in Kay County — to generate your estimate.
Enter your property's estimated assessed value — the figure the local appraisal district uses to calculate your bill, which reflects any exemptions you hold and is typically lower than your home's market value. Our calculator applies Tonkawa's median effective rate across all local levies, providing a more accurate estimate than applying a single county millage rate.
Your bill may vary by ZIP code within Tonkawa: rates range from 0.71% in 74653 to 0.71% in 74653, primarily due to differences in school district levies and local assessment districts.
For a more precise estimate, scroll down to explore ZIP code-level tax rate trends across Tonkawa.
About Tonkawa Property Taxes
About Property Taxes in Tonkawa, Kay, Oklahoma
Tonkawa's median effective property tax rate of 0.71% is lower than the Oklahoma state median of 0.90% and lower than the national median of 1.02%. This rate reflects the Kay County base levy combined with local school district levies and special assessment districts that vary by subdivision throughout the city.
Property tax rates are not uniform across Tonkawa. Homeowners in the 74653 ZIP code carry a median effective rate of 0.71%, while those in the 74653 pay 0.71%. This spread — 0.00 percentage points across the same city — reflects how school district boundaries and local assessment districts are drawn across Kay County. Understanding which part of Tonkawa you live in can make a meaningful difference to your annual tax bill.
Tonkawa homeowners who believe their assessed value is too high can file a formal appeal with the local Tax Assessor before the March 6, 2026 deadline each year.
If your estimated bill above seems higher than expected, Ownwell can review your assessment and protest on your behalf. You only pay if we save you money.
Property Tax Rates Across Tonkawa, Kay County, Oklahoma
As noted earlier, local government entities set tax rates, which can vary widely within a state.
Why? Because annually, each county estimates its required budget to provide services and divides that by the total value of all taxable property within its jurisdiction. This calculation results in the property tax rate.
While there are votes and laws involved in setting tax rates and budgets, in a nutshell, this is the annual process.
Below, you can compare Tonkawa's effective property tax rate to other cities in Oklahoma and the median property tax rates in Oklahoma and the U.S.
Our median effective property tax rate (tax bill ÷ assessor's market value) accounts for exemptions and deductions, making it more accurate than the general median tax rate, which is the midpoint of statutory rates before adjustments.
Median Effective Tonkawa Tax Rate
0.71%
Our median effective property tax rate (tax bill ÷ assessor's market value) accounts for exemptions and deductions, making it more accurate than the general median tax rate, which is the midpoint of statutory rates before adjustments.
Median Effective Kay County Tax Rate
0.71%
Median Effective Oklahoma Tax Rate
0.90%
Median Effective United States Tax Rate
1.02%
Property Tax Rates Across Tonkawa, Kay County, Oklahoma
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Tax Rate | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 74653 | 0.40% | 0.52% | 0.71% | 0.93% | 1.08% |
Source: Ownwell
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Tonkawa, Kay County, Oklahoma
When examining property taxes in Tonkawa, Oklahoma, understanding the distinction between "market value" and "assessed value" is crucial.
The market value is what a willing buyer would pay to a willing seller in an open and competitive market, often influenced by location, property condition, and economic market trends. The Kay County appraisal district estimates the market value for tax purposes.
The assessed value is the market value minus any applicable exemptions or limits determined by local laws and offerings. The tax assessed value is the figure used to calculate your property taxes or the amount multiplied by your tax rate to get your tax bill.
Assessment notices:
In Kay County, assessment notices are sent in the spring each year. They'll typically reach your mailbox by the middle of March.
Each property owner receives an assessment notice that contains both the market value and assessed value, along with an estimate of your property tax bill. By providing insights into how assessed and market values are determined, this section helps property owners navigate their tax responsibilities and understand the valuation processes affecting their property taxes in Tonkawa.
For example, the median home price in Tonkawa is $64,280, with tax bills ranging significantly across the county. 74653 has the highest median home price at $64,280.
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Tonkawa, Kay County, Oklahoma
Source: Ownwell
$46,632
$111,927
$177,221
Median Tonkawa Market Value
$64,280
Median Kay County Market Value
$82,331
Median Oklahoma Market Value
$160,842
Median United States Market Value
$235,294
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Tonkawa, Kay County, Oklahoma
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Home Price | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 74653 | $27,780 | $37,886 | $64,280 | $125,600 | $202,744 |
Source: Ownwell
Property Tax Bills Across Tonkawa, Kay County, Oklahoma
Property tax bills in Tonkawa are based on the assessed value of a home, not its market value alone. Local taxing authorities apply their tax rates to that assessed value to determine the annual bill, which means the amount can change when a home’s value changes or when tax rates are adjusted.
For homeowners, this calculation matters because a higher assessed value usually leads to a higher tax bill. In Tonkawa, the median home price is $64,280, and the median property tax bill is $486.00 in ZIP code 74653. That is well below the national median property tax bill of $2,400 and below the national median property tax rate of 1.02%.
Property tax bills in Tonkawa can still vary widely. The 25th percentile tax bill is $271, while the 75th percentile is $862 and the 90th percentile reaches $1,571. These differences show how assessed value and local tax rates work together to shape what homeowners pay each year.
Median Tonkawa Tax Bill
$486
Median Kay County Tax Bill
$591
Median Oklahoma Tax Bill
$1,339
Median United States Tax Bill
$2,400
Property Tax Bills Across Tonkawa, Kay County, Oklahoma
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Tax Bill | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 74653 | $152 | $271 | $486 | $862 | $1,571 |
Source: Ownwell
Don't miss the deadline to appeal!
Dates | |
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| Appeal Deadline | March 6 |
Links | |
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| Kay Tax Assessor | |
| Website | www.actdatascout.com |