Cross County, Arkansas Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Arkansas. Population: 4,310.
The median annual property tax in Cross County is $574, which is 19% lower than the Arkansas state average and 70% below the national average. The effective tax rate is 0.55% on a median home value of $104,000. Property taxes represent 1.2% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$574
-19% vs State
-70% vs US
Median Home Value
$104,000
-21% vs State
-51% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
0.55%
+4% vs State
-42% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$636
$53/mo
Without Mortgage
$501
$42/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 | $574 +0.2% | 0.55% |
| 2022 | $573 +11.7% | 0.59% |
| 2021 | $513 +0.8% | 0.60% |
| 2020 | $509 -7.5% | 0.61% |
| 2019 | $550 | 0.64% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
1.2%
of median household income
Median Income
$47,012
per year
Monthly Tax
$48
per month
Other Counties in Arkansas
Independence County
Tax: $657/yr Rate: 0.55%
Dallas County
Tax: $459/yr Rate: 0.47%
Benton County
Tax: $1,731/yr Rate: 0.61%
Sharp County
Tax: $548/yr Rate: 0.58%
Polk County
Tax: $541/yr Rate: 0.44%
Garland County
Tax: $915/yr Rate: 0.52%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Cross County, Arkansas? ▼
The median annual property tax in Cross County is $574 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 0.55% on a median home value of $104,000.
How does Cross County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Cross County are 70% below the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 0.55% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Cross County? ▼
In Cross County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $636 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $501. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Cross County? ▼
Property taxes in Cross County represent approximately 1.2% of the median household income of $47,012. 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.