Arkansas property tax
South region · 75 counties · Census ACS 2019-2023 (ACS 2023 5-year)
Arkansas has a population-weighted effective property-tax rate of 0.59% of home value (Census ACS 2019-2023 (ACS 2023 5-year)) — -45.7% versus the US average of 1.08%, below the US average effective rate. The typical bill is about $1,069 on a median home worth around $179,832. Arkansas ranks #39 of 51 states by property-tax rate (1 = highest). Within the state, Pulaski County is highest at 0.78% and Stone County is lowest at 0.35%.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2023 5-year estimates. Data as of June 2026.
Arkansas property tax at a glance
| Figure | Arkansas |
|---|---|
| Effective property-tax rate (pop-weighted) | 0.59% |
| Median-of-counties rate | 0.53% |
| Typical median bill | $1,069 |
| Typical median home value | $179,832 |
| Versus US average rate | -45.7% (US avg 1.08%) |
| State rank (1 = highest of 51) | #39 |
| Counties | 75 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2023 5-year estimates. Data as of June 2026.
Arkansas counties ranked by property-tax rate
Counties in Arkansas, highest effective rate first (top 40 of 75 shown). Counties with their own page are linked.
| Rank | County | Median tax/yr | Median home value | Effective rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pulaski County | $1,562 | $199,600 | 0.78% |
| 2 | Phillips County | $500 | $76,200 | 0.66% |
| 3 | Sebastian County | $1,081 | $166,000 | 0.65% |
| 4 | Lonoke County | $1,178 | $184,100 | 0.64% |
| 5 | Saline County | $1,335 | $211,700 | 0.63% |
| 6 | Jefferson County | $667 | $106,000 | 0.63% |
| 7 | Miller County | $916 | $148,200 | 0.62% |
| 8 | Prairie County | $539 | $87,500 | 0.62% |
| 9 | Ashley County | $542 | $88,800 | 0.61% |
| 10 | Benton County | $1,731 | $285,100 | 0.61% |
| 11 | Crittenden County | $934 | $155,100 | 0.60% |
| 12 | Izard County | $714 | $122,100 | 0.58% |
| 13 | Cleveland County | $716 | $123,400 | 0.58% |
| 14 | Desha County | $517 | $89,100 | 0.58% |
| 15 | Sharp County | $548 | $94,600 | 0.58% |
| 16 | Union County | $661 | $114,700 | 0.58% |
| 17 | Woodruff County | $558 | $96,800 | 0.58% |
| 18 | Clark County | $839 | $147,100 | 0.57% |
| 19 | Faulkner County | $1,201 | $211,300 | 0.57% |
| 20 | Pope County | $918 | $161,700 | 0.57% |
| 21 | Johnson County | $706 | $124,800 | 0.57% |
| 22 | Lafayette County | $422 | $74,600 | 0.57% |
| 23 | Jackson County | $492 | $87,300 | 0.56% |
| 24 | Bradley County | $544 | $97,000 | 0.56% |
| 25 | Pike County | $645 | $115,400 | 0.56% |
| 26 | Arkansas County | $722 | $129,400 | 0.56% |
| 27 | Mississippi County | $646 | $115,800 | 0.56% |
| 28 | Cross County | $574 | $104,000 | 0.55% |
| 29 | Washington County | $1,465 | $266,000 | 0.55% |
| 30 | Chicot County | $494 | $90,500 | 0.55% |
| 31 | Craighead County | $1,084 | $198,700 | 0.55% |
| 32 | Independence County | $657 | $120,500 | 0.55% |
| 33 | Grant County | $840 | $154,500 | 0.54% |
| 34 | St. Francis County | $474 | $87,700 | 0.54% |
| 35 | Lincoln County | $572 | $106,100 | 0.54% |
| 36 | Nevada County | $462 | $85,700 | 0.54% |
| 37 | Boone County | $904 | $169,300 | 0.53% |
| 38 | Crawford County | $904 | $170,000 | 0.53% |
| 39 | Logan County | $670 | $126,900 | 0.53% |
| 40 | Carroll County | $980 | $186,300 | 0.53% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2023 5-year estimates. Data as of June 2026.
How Arkansas compares with other states
| State | Effective rate | Median bill | vs US avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas (this state) | 0.59% | $1,069 | -45.7% |
| Delaware | 0.59% | $1,926 | -45.6% |
| District of Columbia | 0.58% | $4,180 | -46.6% |
| Tennessee | 0.60% | $1,580 | -44.8% |
| Wyoming | 0.57% | $1,794 | -47.1% |
| Idaho | 0.55% | $2,047 | -49.1% |
Frequently asked questions
What is the property-tax rate in Arkansas?
Arkansas's population-weighted effective property-tax rate is 0.59% of home value (Census ACS 2019-2023 (ACS 2023 5-year)), -45.7% versus the US average of 1.08%. The typical bill works out to about $1,069 on a $179,832 home. It ranks #39 of 51 states (1 = highest).
Which Arkansas county has the highest property tax?
In Arkansas, Pulaski County has the highest effective property-tax rate at 0.78% (median tax $1,562). The lowest is Stone County at 0.35%. Source: Census ACS 2019-2023 (ACS 2023 5-year).
Is property tax high in Arkansas?
Arkansas is low on property tax at a 0.59% effective rate, below the US average effective rate. The median Arkansas home is worth about $179,832 and the median bill is around $1,069. Rates vary widely between its 75 counties.
How is the Arkansas property-tax rate calculated?
It is a population-weighted average of each county's effective rate (median real estate taxes paid / median home value), using Census ACS 2023 5-year tables B25103 and B25077. A median-of-counties rate (0.53%) is also computed as a check. These are area medians, not statutory mill rates.
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Source & accuracy
State figures aggregate county-level Census ACS (2019-2023 (ACS 2023 5-year)) data (median real estate taxes paid B25103, median home value B25077), population-weighted. US public domain. These are area medians, not statutory rates or your individual bill — your property tax depends on your assessed value, exemptions and local levy. Verify with your county assessor. See our methodology and disclaimer.
Last updated: 2026-06-20