Polk County, Arkansas Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Arkansas. Population: 6,477.
The median annual property tax in Polk County is $541, which is 23% lower than the Arkansas state average and 72% below the national average. The effective tax rate is 0.44% on a median home value of $122,600. Property taxes represent 1.1% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$541
-23% vs State
-72% vs US
Median Home Value
$122,600
-7% vs State
-42% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
0.44%
-17% vs State
-54% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$589
$49/mo
Without Mortgage
$511
$43/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 | $541 +3.2% | 0.44% |
| 2022 | $524 +5.0% | 0.43% |
| 2021 | $499 +5.7% | 0.46% |
| 2020 | $472 +1.3% | 0.46% |
| 2019 | $466 | 0.47% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
1.1%
of median household income
Median Income
$49,252
per year
Monthly Tax
$45
per month
Other Counties in Arkansas
Cross County
Tax: $574/yr Rate: 0.55%
Ouachita County
Tax: $500/yr Rate: 0.50%
Poinsett County
Tax: $519/yr Rate: 0.51%
Newton County
Tax: $729/yr Rate: 0.41%
Pulaski County
Tax: $1,562/yr Rate: 0.78%
Jefferson County
Tax: $667/yr Rate: 0.63%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Polk County, Arkansas? ▼
The median annual property tax in Polk County is $541 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 0.44% on a median home value of $122,600.
How does Polk County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Polk County are 72% below the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 0.44% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Polk County? ▼
In Polk County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $589 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $511. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Polk County? ▼
Property taxes in Polk County represent approximately 1.1% of the median household income of $49,252. 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.