Lee County, Arkansas Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Arkansas. Population: 1,617.
The median annual property tax in Lee County is $409, which is 42% lower than the Arkansas state average and 79% below the national average. The effective tax rate is 0.53% on a median home value of $77,900. Property taxes represent 1.1% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$409
-42% vs State
-79% vs US
Median Home Value
$77,900
-41% vs State
-63% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
0.53%
+0% vs State
-44% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$449
$37/mo
Without Mortgage
$392
$33/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 | $409 -7.5% | 0.53% |
| 2022 | $442 +7.5% | 0.55% |
| 2021 | $411 +4.3% | 0.55% |
| 2020 | $394 +4.5% | 0.52% |
| 2019 | $377 | 0.51% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
1.1%
of median household income
Median Income
$36,860
per year
Monthly Tax
$34
per month
Other Counties in Arkansas
Crawford County
Tax: $904/yr Rate: 0.53%
Yell County
Tax: $679/yr Rate: 0.52%
Desha County
Tax: $517/yr Rate: 0.58%
Pope County
Tax: $918/yr Rate: 0.57%
Lawrence County
Tax: $445/yr Rate: 0.49%
Sharp County
Tax: $548/yr Rate: 0.58%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Lee County, Arkansas? ▼
The median annual property tax in Lee County is $409 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 0.53% on a median home value of $77,900.
How does Lee County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Lee County are 79% below the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 0.53% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Lee County? ▼
In Lee County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $449 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $392. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Lee County? ▼
Property taxes in Lee County represent approximately 1.1% of the median household income of $36,860. 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.