Yell County, Arkansas Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Arkansas. Population: 5,437.
The median annual property tax in Yell County is $679, which is 4% lower than the Arkansas state average and 65% below the national average. The effective tax rate is 0.52% on a median home value of $131,300. Property taxes represent 1.2% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$679
-4% vs State
-65% vs US
Median Home Value
$131,300
-1% vs State
-38% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
0.52%
-2% vs State
-45% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$875
$73/mo
Without Mortgage
$590
$49/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 | $679 -6.0% | 0.52% |
| 2022 | $722 -2.2% | 0.56% |
| 2021 | $738 +4.5% | 0.66% |
| 2020 | $706 +5.7% | 0.64% |
| 2019 | $668 | 0.61% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
1.2%
of median household income
Median Income
$58,870
per year
Monthly Tax
$57
per month
Other Counties in Arkansas
Jefferson County
Tax: $667/yr Rate: 0.63%
Clark County
Tax: $839/yr Rate: 0.57%
Bradley County
Tax: $544/yr Rate: 0.56%
Ashley County
Tax: $542/yr Rate: 0.61%
Columbia County
Tax: $683/yr Rate: 0.48%
Lonoke County
Tax: $1,178/yr Rate: 0.64%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Yell County, Arkansas? ▼
The median annual property tax in Yell County is $679 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 0.52% on a median home value of $131,300.
How does Yell County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Yell County are 65% below the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 0.52% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Yell County? ▼
In Yell County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $875 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $590. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Yell County? ▼
Property taxes in Yell County represent approximately 1.2% of the median household income of $58,870. 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.