Property Tax in Pulaski County, Arkansas
In Pulaski County, Arkansas, the typical homeowner pays $1,562 a year in property taxes on a home worth a median of $199,600. The figures on this page are the Census Bureau's published medians (US Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates, 2023), shown exactly as released.
What the Pulaski County numbers mean
The median is the midpoint of the county's actual bills: half of Pulaski County homeowners pay more than $1,562 a year and half pay less. The exact bill for any one home depends on its assessed value, exemptions, and which school, municipal and special districts cover it.
Set against the median home value of $199,600, the median bill works out to a derived effective rate of 0.78%. That rate is an estimate computed from the two medians — no county publishes a rate calculated this way — but it adjusts for home prices, which makes comparisons between counties more meaningful.
The key figures for Pulaski County
| Measure | Pulaski County |
|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes paid per year | $1,562 |
| Median home value | $199,600 |
| Derived effective rate* | 0.78% |
| Equivalent monthly tax | $130 |
| Tax per $100,000 of value (derived) | $783 |
| Illustrative tax on a $400,000 home (derived rate) | $3,132 |
For context, the Arkansas medians are $1,003 of tax on $175,300 of value, and the US medians are $2,969 on $303,400. *Derived figures are estimates from Census medians, not official rates.
Pulaski County at a glance
- Median tax rank in Arkansas: #2 of 75 counties
- Median home value rank in Arkansas: #5 of 75
- Population rank in Arkansas: #1 of 75 (398,949 residents)
- Population density rank: #1 of 75 (526 people per square mile)
- Land area rank in Arkansas: #21 of 75 (758 sq mi, 1.5% of the combined county land area)
- Median tax as a monthly figure: $130; per $1,000 of home value: $0.78
How Pulaski County compares
Set against its state, Pulaski County's median bill of $1,562 is about 56% higher than the Arkansas median ($1,003). Against the country as a whole it is about 47% lower than the US median ($2,969). That places the county #2 of 75 Arkansas counties ranked by median taxes paid.
Remember what drives the ranking: bills follow home values as much as rates. Pulaski County's median home, at $199,600, ranks #5 by value in Arkansas, while its derived rate of 0.78% compares with a derived US figure of 0.98%.
Some extra context for Pulaski County: the median bill works out to about $130 a month, and the derived rate equals roughly $783 of tax per $100,000 of home value. The county is home to 398,949 people — the #1 most populous county in Arkansas, spread over 758 square miles, a density of about 526 people per square mile. Its median home value, $199,600, ranks #5 among the state's 75 counties with data.
Nationally, Pulaski County's median bill of $1,562 ranks #1546 of 3133 counties with published data — inside the top 49% of counties by tax paid. The county accounts for about 13.2% of Arkansas's population, its median home value is about 14% above the state median, and at the derived rate the median home would hand over roughly 7.83% of its value in tax across a decade. Within the state, the distance from Pulaski County to the most expensive county, Benton County ($1,731), is $169 a year.
Counties nearest Pulaski County in the Arkansas ranking
| County | Median tax paid | Median home value | Derived rate* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benton County, AR | $1,731 | $285,100 | 0.61% |
| Washington County, AR | $1,465 | $266,000 | 0.55% |
| Saline County, AR | $1,335 | $211,700 | 0.63% |
How the tax is worked out
Think of the final bill as three ingredients: the assessed value of the property, the exemptions subtracted from it, and the combined rate of every district the property sits in. Pulaski County's medians imply a derived rate of 0.78%; applied illustratively, a $400,000 home would owe about $3,132 a year, or around $261 a month spread evenly. Individual properties depart from the illustration in both directions.
Checking your assessment in Pulaski County
If your bill looks wrong, work through these steps:
1. Get your property record card from the assessor and check the basics — living area, lot size, bedrooms, condition, and any exemptions you should have.
2. Compare your assessed value with recent sale prices of similar homes in Pulaski County.
3. Talk to the assessor's office informally first; clear errors are often fixed without a hearing.
4. If needed, file a formal appeal with the local review board before the deadline on your assessment notice, with your evidence attached.
5. Keep paying the bill as issued while the appeal runs, unless your notice says otherwise — unpaid taxes accrue penalties regardless of an appeal.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the median property tax in Pulaski County, Arkansas?
The median real estate tax paid in Pulaski County, Arkansas is $1,562 per year, on a median home value of $199,600 (US Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates, 2023).
What is the effective property tax rate in Pulaski County, Arkansas?
On a derived basis, 0.78%: the county's median tax bill of $1,562 divided by its median home value of $199,600. Because it is calculated from two survey medians, read it as a comparison estimate rather than an official rate.
How does Pulaski County compare with the rest of Arkansas?
By median taxes paid, Pulaski County stands at #2 among the 75 Arkansas counties the Census publishes figures for. Its $1,562 median bill is about 56% higher than the state median ($1,003), and 1 counties in the state record a higher median.
How are property taxes calculated in Pulaski County, Arkansas?
Three steps produce the bill: an assessment of market value by the local assessor, a reduction for exemptions you qualify for (a homestead exemption is the common one), and multiplication by the combined rates of the county, municipality, school district and any special districts covering the property. The median result in Pulaski County is $1,562 of tax on a $199,600 median home value.
Can I appeal my property tax assessment in Pulaski County, Arkansas?
Yes — appeals are handled locally. Start with the Pulaski County assessor's property record card for your home, correct any factual errors, and back your case with comparable recent sales. Formal appeals go to the review board named on your assessment notice and must be filed by its deadline, typically within 30 to 90 days.