White County, Arkansas Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Arkansas. Population: 19,751.
The median annual property tax in White County is $761, which is 8% higher than the Arkansas state average and 60% below the national average. The effective tax rate is 0.48% on a median home value of $159,600. Property taxes represent 1.4% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$761
+8% vs State
-60% vs US
Median Home Value
$159,600
+21% vs State
-25% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
0.48%
-9% vs State
-49% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$894
$75/mo
Without Mortgage
$664
$55/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 | $761 +5.7% | 0.48% |
| 2022 | $720 +8.6% | 0.48% |
| 2021 | $663 +2.3% | 0.51% |
| 2020 | $648 +10.0% | 0.52% |
| 2019 | $589 | 0.49% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
1.4%
of median household income
Median Income
$53,435
per year
Monthly Tax
$63
per month
Other Counties in Arkansas
Pulaski County
Tax: $1,562/yr Rate: 0.78%
Stone County
Tax: $528/yr Rate: 0.35%
Woodruff County
Tax: $558/yr Rate: 0.58%
Chicot County
Tax: $494/yr Rate: 0.55%
St. Francis County
Tax: $474/yr Rate: 0.54%
Hempstead County
Tax: $503/yr Rate: 0.50%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in White County, Arkansas? ▼
The median annual property tax in White County is $761 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 0.48% on a median home value of $159,600.
How does White County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in White County are 60% 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 White County? ▼
In White County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $894 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $664. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in White County? ▼
Property taxes in White County represent approximately 1.4% of the median household income of $53,435. 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.