Pope County, Arkansas Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Arkansas. Population: 17,148.
The median annual property tax in Pope County is $918, which is 30% higher than the Arkansas state average and 52% below the national average. The effective tax rate is 0.57% on a median home value of $161,700. Property taxes represent 1.7% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$918
+30% vs State
-52% vs US
Median Home Value
$161,700
+23% vs State
-24% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
0.57%
+8% vs State
-40% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$997
$83/mo
Without Mortgage
$789
$66/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 | $918 +2.9% | 0.57% |
| 2022 | $892 +9.6% | 0.59% |
| 2021 | $814 +1.0% | 0.61% |
| 2020 | $806 +6.5% | 0.62% |
| 2019 | $757 | 0.60% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
1.7%
of median household income
Median Income
$54,606
per year
Monthly Tax
$77
per month
Other Counties in Arkansas
Ouachita County
Tax: $500/yr Rate: 0.50%
Boone County
Tax: $904/yr Rate: 0.53%
Logan County
Tax: $670/yr Rate: 0.53%
Carroll County
Tax: $980/yr Rate: 0.53%
Yell County
Tax: $679/yr Rate: 0.52%
Ashley County
Tax: $542/yr Rate: 0.61%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Pope County, Arkansas? ▼
The median annual property tax in Pope County is $918 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 0.57% on a median home value of $161,700.
How does Pope County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Pope County are 52% below the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 0.57% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Pope County? ▼
In Pope County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $997 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $789. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Pope County? ▼
Property taxes in Pope County represent approximately 1.7% of the median household income of $54,606. 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.