Sebastian County, Arkansas Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Arkansas. Population: 31,802.
The median annual property tax in Sebastian County is $1,081, which is 53% higher than the Arkansas state average and 44% below the national average. The effective tax rate is 0.65% on a median home value of $166,000. Property taxes represent 1.9% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$1,081
+53% vs State
-44% vs US
Median Home Value
$166,000
+26% vs State
-22% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
0.65%
+23% vs State
-32% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$1,234
$103/mo
Without Mortgage
$878
$73/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 | $1,081 +2.0% | 0.65% |
| 2022 | $1,060 +11.1% | 0.68% |
| 2021 | $954 +7.2% | 0.70% |
| 2020 | $890 +6.7% | 0.69% |
| 2019 | $834 | 0.68% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
1.9%
of median household income
Median Income
$56,450
per year
Monthly Tax
$90
per month
Other Counties in Arkansas
Clay County
Tax: $459/yr Rate: 0.52%
Hot Spring County
Tax: $650/yr Rate: 0.51%
Crawford County
Tax: $904/yr Rate: 0.53%
Jefferson County
Tax: $667/yr Rate: 0.63%
Newton County
Tax: $729/yr Rate: 0.41%
Van Buren County
Tax: $562/yr Rate: 0.46%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Sebastian County, Arkansas? ▼
The median annual property tax in Sebastian County is $1,081 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 0.65% on a median home value of $166,000.
How does Sebastian County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Sebastian County are 44% below the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 0.65% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Sebastian County? ▼
In Sebastian County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,234 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $878. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Sebastian County? ▼
Property taxes in Sebastian County represent approximately 1.9% of the median household income of $56,450. 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.