Mississippi County, Arkansas Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Arkansas. Population: 9,140.
The median annual property tax in Mississippi County is $646, which is 8% lower than the Arkansas state average and 66% below the national average. The effective tax rate is 0.56% on a median home value of $115,800. Property taxes represent 1.2% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$646
-8% vs State
-66% vs US
Median Home Value
$115,800
-12% vs State
-45% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
0.56%
+6% vs State
-41% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$781
$65/mo
Without Mortgage
$465
$39/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 | $646 +3.5% | 0.56% |
| 2022 | $624 +4.7% | 0.57% |
| 2021 | $596 +4.4% | 0.62% |
| 2020 | $571 +23.6% | 0.61% |
| 2019 | $462 | 0.55% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
1.2%
of median household income
Median Income
$53,428
per year
Monthly Tax
$54
per month
Other Counties in Arkansas
Van Buren County
Tax: $562/yr Rate: 0.46%
Stone County
Tax: $528/yr Rate: 0.35%
White County
Tax: $761/yr Rate: 0.48%
Union County
Tax: $661/yr Rate: 0.58%
Little River County
Tax: $549/yr Rate: 0.48%
Lonoke County
Tax: $1,178/yr Rate: 0.64%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Mississippi County, Arkansas? ▼
The median annual property tax in Mississippi County is $646 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 0.56% on a median home value of $115,800.
How does Mississippi County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Mississippi County are 66% below the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 0.56% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Mississippi County? ▼
In Mississippi County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $781 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $465. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Mississippi County? ▼
Property taxes in Mississippi County represent approximately 1.2% of the median household income of $53,428. 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.