Desha County, Arkansas Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Arkansas. Population: 2,874.
The median annual property tax in Desha County is $517, which is 27% lower than the Arkansas state average and 73% below the national average. The effective tax rate is 0.58% on a median home value of $89,100. Property taxes represent 1.4% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$517
-27% vs State
-73% vs US
Median Home Value
$89,100
-32% vs State
-58% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
0.58%
+9% vs State
-39% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$559
$47/mo
Without Mortgage
$448
$37/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 | $517 +7.9% | 0.58% |
| 2022 | $479 +4.8% | 0.54% |
| 2021 | $457 +10.9% | 0.54% |
| 2020 | $412 -12.3% | 0.50% |
| 2019 | $470 | 0.67% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
1.4%
of median household income
Median Income
$36,064
per year
Monthly Tax
$43
per month
Other Counties in Arkansas
Cleveland County
Tax: $716/yr Rate: 0.58%
Dallas County
Tax: $459/yr Rate: 0.47%
Perry County
Tax: $672/yr Rate: 0.52%
Union County
Tax: $661/yr Rate: 0.58%
Randolph County
Tax: $519/yr Rate: 0.44%
Fulton County
Tax: $494/yr Rate: 0.46%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Desha County, Arkansas? ▼
The median annual property tax in Desha County is $517 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 0.58% on a median home value of $89,100.
How does Desha County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Desha County are 73% below the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 0.58% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Desha County? ▼
In Desha County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $559 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $448. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Desha County? ▼
Property taxes in Desha County represent approximately 1.4% of the median household income of $36,064. 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.