10 Counties with the Lowest Property Tax Rates in Arkansas
If you are comparing property taxes across Arkansas, these 10 counties have the lowest effective rates in the state. The lowest-rate county, Stone County, comes in at 0.35% — 0.22% lower than the Arkansas average (0.57%). The statewide effective rate is 0.57%.
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| # | County | Effective Rate | Median Tax | Median Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stone County | 0.35% | $528 | $149,400 |
| 2 | Montgomery County | 0.38% | $522 | $136,000 |
| 3 | Newton County | 0.41% | $729 | $178,800 |
| 4 | Scott County | 0.41% | $456 | $110,900 |
| 5 | Randolph County | 0.44% | $519 | $118,100 |
| 6 | Polk County | 0.44% | $541 | $122,600 |
| 7 | Madison County | 0.44% | $702 | $157,800 |
| 8 | Drew County | 0.45% | $572 | $127,800 |
| 9 | Van Buren County | 0.46% | $562 | $122,300 |
| 10 | Fulton County | 0.46% | $494 | $107,200 |
How this ranking is calculated
The effective property tax rate is the median annual property tax paid divided by the median home value in each county, expressed as a percentage. It is the most practical way to compare property tax burden between counties because it neutralizes differences in home values.
Counties with the lowest rates in Arkansas often share a few characteristics: higher home values that compress the percentage even when dollar taxes are high.
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