Jefferson County, Arkansas Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Arkansas. Population: 15,382.
The median annual property tax in Jefferson County is $667, which is 5% lower than the Arkansas state average and 65% below the national average. The effective tax rate is 0.63% on a median home value of $106,000. Property taxes represent 1.4% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$667
-5% vs State
-65% vs US
Median Home Value
$106,000
-20% vs State
-50% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
0.63%
+19% vs State
-34% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$847
$71/mo
Without Mortgage
$556
$46/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 | $667 +0.8% | 0.63% |
| 2022 | $662 +7.8% | 0.63% |
| 2021 | $614 +11.2% | 0.68% |
| 2020 | $552 +0.9% | 0.65% |
| 2019 | $547 | 0.66% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
1.4%
of median household income
Median Income
$48,552
per year
Monthly Tax
$56
per month
Other Counties in Arkansas
Pulaski County
Tax: $1,562/yr Rate: 0.78%
Madison County
Tax: $702/yr Rate: 0.44%
Cleburne County
Tax: $814/yr Rate: 0.47%
Lonoke County
Tax: $1,178/yr Rate: 0.64%
Sharp County
Tax: $548/yr Rate: 0.58%
Woodruff County
Tax: $558/yr Rate: 0.58%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Jefferson County, Arkansas? ▼
The median annual property tax in Jefferson County is $667 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 0.63% on a median home value of $106,000.
How does Jefferson County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Jefferson County are 65% below the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 0.63% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Jefferson County? ▼
In Jefferson County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $847 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $556. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Jefferson County? ▼
Property taxes in Jefferson County represent approximately 1.4% of the median household income of $48,552. 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.