Property Tax in Arkansas by County
The typical Arkansas homeowner pays $1,003 per year in property taxes, with a median home value of $175,300 (US Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates, 2023). This page lists the same figures for each of the state's 75 counties with published Census data. That state median is about 66% lower than the US median of $2,969.
At the top of the Arkansas table sits Benton County, AR (median $1,731); at the bottom, Monroe County, AR (median $405). One state, one tax system on paper — but the bills are set locally, county by county and district by district.
How do the counties compare with the nation? 0 of the 75 counties listed here sit above the US median bill of $2,969. Take the county medians themselves and the middle one is $650; the full range runs from $405 (Monroe County) up to $1,731 (Benton County).
For orientation: the county with the most residents is Pulaski County (398,949 people), and the county covering the most land is Union County (1,039 square miles). Their own tax and value medians are in the table below.
The state's population centres are Pulaski County (398,949 residents; median tax $1,562 on a median value of $199,600), Benton County (294,541; $1,731 on $285,100) and Washington County (251,863; $1,465 on $266,000).
Arkansas counties: median property tax
| County | Median tax paid | Median home value | Derived rate* | Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benton County, AR | $1,731 | $285,100 | 0.61% | 294,541 |
| Pulaski County, AR | $1,562 | $199,600 | 0.78% | 398,949 |
| Washington County, AR | $1,465 | $266,000 | 0.55% | 251,863 |
| Saline County, AR | $1,335 | $211,700 | 0.63% | 125,724 |
| Faulkner County, AR | $1,201 | $211,300 | 0.57% | 126,001 |
| Lonoke County, AR | $1,178 | $184,100 | 0.64% | 74,747 |
| Craighead County, AR | $1,084 | $198,700 | 0.55% | 112,097 |
| Sebastian County, AR | $1,081 | $166,000 | 0.65% | 128,448 |
| Carroll County, AR | $980 | $186,300 | 0.53% | 28,526 |
| Crittenden County, AR | $934 | $155,100 | 0.60% | 47,609 |
| Pope County, AR | $918 | $161,700 | 0.57% | 63,830 |
| Miller County, AR | $916 | $148,200 | 0.62% | 42,588 |
| Garland County, AR | $915 | $176,400 | 0.52% | 100,062 |
| Boone County, AR | $904 | $169,300 | 0.53% | 37,896 |
| Crawford County, AR | $904 | $170,000 | 0.53% | 60,792 |
| Grant County, AR | $840 | $154,500 | 0.54% | 18,111 |
| Clark County, AR | $839 | $147,100 | 0.57% | 21,378 |
| Cleburne County, AR | $814 | $174,600 | 0.47% | 25,048 |
| Marion County, AR | $813 | $158,400 | 0.51% | 17,076 |
| Greene County, AR | $792 | $162,200 | 0.49% | 46,182 |
| Baxter County, AR | $765 | $165,400 | 0.46% | 42,150 |
| White County, AR | $761 | $159,600 | 0.48% | 77,395 |
| Newton County, AR | $729 | $178,800 | 0.41% | 7,175 |
| Arkansas County, AR | $722 | $129,400 | 0.56% | 16,773 |
| Conway County, AR | $718 | $137,000 | 0.52% | 20,872 |
| Cleveland County, AR | $716 | $123,400 | 0.58% | 7,491 |
| Izard County, AR | $714 | $122,100 | 0.58% | 13,866 |
| Howard County, AR | $708 | $135,400 | 0.52% | 12,701 |
| Johnson County, AR | $706 | $124,800 | 0.57% | 25,932 |
| Madison County, AR | $702 | $157,800 | 0.45% | 17,032 |
| Columbia County, AR | $683 | $141,700 | 0.48% | 22,527 |
| Yell County, AR | $679 | $131,300 | 0.52% | 20,195 |
| Perry County, AR | $672 | $129,300 | 0.52% | 10,073 |
| Logan County, AR | $670 | $126,900 | 0.53% | 21,240 |
| Jefferson County, AR | $667 | $106,000 | 0.63% | 65,780 |
| Union County, AR | $661 | $114,700 | 0.58% | 38,368 |
| Independence County, AR | $657 | $120,500 | 0.55% | 38,120 |
| Hot Spring County, AR | $650 | $127,900 | 0.51% | 33,142 |
| Mississippi County, AR | $646 | $115,800 | 0.56% | 39,749 |
| Pike County, AR | $645 | $115,400 | 0.56% | 10,182 |
| Franklin County, AR | $598 | $118,800 | 0.50% | 17,220 |
| Cross County, AR | $574 | $104,000 | 0.55% | 16,681 |
| Drew County, AR | $572 | $127,800 | 0.45% | 17,143 |
| Lincoln County, AR | $572 | $106,100 | 0.54% | 12,966 |
| Van Buren County, AR | $562 | $122,300 | 0.46% | 15,936 |
| Woodruff County, AR | $558 | $96,800 | 0.58% | 6,157 |
| Little River County, AR | $549 | $113,400 | 0.48% | 11,959 |
| Sharp County, AR | $548 | $94,600 | 0.58% | 17,597 |
| Bradley County, AR | $544 | $97,000 | 0.56% | 10,354 |
| Ashley County, AR | $542 | $88,800 | 0.61% | 18,722 |
| Polk County, AR | $541 | $122,600 | 0.44% | 19,348 |
| Prairie County, AR | $539 | $87,500 | 0.62% | 8,162 |
| Sevier County, AR | $536 | $111,700 | 0.48% | 15,797 |
| Stone County, AR | $528 | $149,400 | 0.35% | 12,474 |
| Montgomery County, AR | $522 | $136,000 | 0.38% | 8,571 |
| Poinsett County, AR | $519 | $101,200 | 0.51% | 22,740 |
| Randolph County, AR | $519 | $118,100 | 0.44% | 18,733 |
| Desha County, AR | $517 | $89,100 | 0.58% | 11,041 |
| Searcy County, AR | $517 | $108,100 | 0.48% | 7,861 |
| Hempstead County, AR | $503 | $100,200 | 0.50% | 19,778 |
| Ouachita County, AR | $500 | $99,600 | 0.50% | 22,317 |
| Phillips County, AR | $500 | $76,200 | 0.66% | 15,910 |
| Chicot County, AR | $494 | $90,500 | 0.55% | 9,997 |
| Fulton County, AR | $494 | $107,200 | 0.46% | 12,239 |
| Jackson County, AR | $492 | $87,300 | 0.56% | 16,775 |
| Calhoun County, AR | $485 | $97,300 | 0.50% | 4,717 |
| St. Francis County, AR | $474 | $87,700 | 0.54% | 22,740 |
| Nevada County, AR | $462 | $85,700 | 0.54% | 8,228 |
| Clay County, AR | $459 | $88,100 | 0.52% | 14,399 |
| Dallas County, AR | $459 | $98,200 | 0.47% | 6,351 |
| Scott County, AR | $456 | $110,900 | 0.41% | 9,839 |
| Lawrence County, AR | $445 | $91,100 | 0.49% | 16,265 |
| Lafayette County, AR | $422 | $74,600 | 0.57% | 6,211 |
| Lee County, AR | $409 | $77,900 | 0.53% | 8,511 |
| Monroe County, AR | $405 | $82,200 | 0.49% | 6,681 |
*Derived rate = median taxes paid ÷ median home value — an estimate from two survey medians, not an official rate. Counties in bold detail pages are linked; all figures: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates, 2023.
How assessment and appeals work in Arkansas
The mechanics in Arkansas follow the standard American pattern. A local assessor — generally a county office — estimates market value. Taxable value is what remains after exemptions. Each overlapping district (county, municipality, schools, and any special districts) applies its own rate, and the sum of those rates produces the bill the county collects.
Owners who think a property has been overvalued can appeal, first informally with the assessor and then formally to the review body named on the assessment notice. The strongest appeals rest on evidence: mistakes on the property record card, or sale prices of comparable homes that came in below the assessed value. Because filing windows are brief, check the deadline on your notice as soon as it arrives.
Statewide medians hide wide local variation, and Arkansas is no exception: bills depend on where in the state a home sits and which districts tax it. Use this page to place a county in context, then verify the specifics for any single property with the county assessor.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median property tax in Arkansas?
The median real estate tax paid in Arkansas is $1,003 per year, on a median home value of $175,300 (US Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates, 2023).
Which Arkansas county has the highest property taxes?
Among counties with published Census data, Benton County has the highest median real estate taxes paid at $1,731 per year.
Which Arkansas county has the lowest property taxes?
Among counties with published Census data, Monroe County has the lowest median real estate taxes paid at $405 per year.
How do I appeal a property tax assessment in Arkansas?
Assessments in Arkansas are handled locally, usually by the county assessor or an equivalent local office. If you believe your assessed value is too high, request your property record card, check it for errors, and file an appeal with the local board named on your assessment notice before the deadline printed on that notice — appeal windows are short, often 30 to 90 days.