Columbia County, Arkansas Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Arkansas. Population: 5,781.
The median annual property tax in Columbia County is $683, which is 3% lower than the Arkansas state average and 64% below the national average. The effective tax rate is 0.48% on a median home value of $141,700. Property taxes represent 1.4% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$683
-3% vs State
-64% vs US
Median Home Value
$141,700
+7% vs State
-33% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
0.48%
-9% vs State
-49% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$893
$74/mo
Without Mortgage
$518
$43/mo
Homeowners with a mortgage typically own higher-valued properties, which can result in higher tax bills.
Property Tax History
| Year | Median Tax | Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $683 +10.9% | 0.48% |
| 2022 | $616 +7.1% | 0.50% |
| 2021 | $575 +9.3% | 0.54% |
| 2020 | $526 +13.4% | 0.60% |
| 2019 | $464 | 0.57% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
1.4%
of median household income
Median Income
$47,363
per year
Monthly Tax
$57
per month
Other Counties in Arkansas
Yell County
Tax: $679/yr Rate: 0.52%
Prairie County
Tax: $539/yr Rate: 0.62%
Madison County
Tax: $702/yr Rate: 0.44%
Marion County
Tax: $813/yr Rate: 0.51%
Montgomery County
Tax: $522/yr Rate: 0.38%
Nevada County
Tax: $462/yr Rate: 0.54%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Columbia County, Arkansas? ▼
The median annual property tax in Columbia County is $683 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 0.48% on a median home value of $141,700.
How does Columbia County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Columbia County are 64% below the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 0.48% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Columbia County? ▼
In Columbia County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $893 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $518. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Columbia County? ▼
Property taxes in Columbia County represent approximately 1.4% of the median household income of $47,363. The national benchmark is generally 2-4% of household income.
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Data source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Property tax data reflects median amounts paid by homeowners. Effective rates are calculated as median tax divided by median home value.