Searcy County, Arkansas Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Arkansas. Population: 2,293.
The median annual property tax in Searcy County is $517, which is 27% lower than the Arkansas state average and 73% below the national average. The effective tax rate is 0.48% on a median home value of $108,100. Property taxes represent 1.2% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$517
-27% vs State
-73% vs US
Median Home Value
$108,100
-18% vs State
-49% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
0.48%
-9% vs State
-49% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$599
$50/mo
Without Mortgage
$493
$41/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 +8.6% | 0.48% |
| 2022 | $476 -1.0% | 0.44% |
| 2021 | $481 +7.1% | 0.47% |
| 2020 | $449 +12.8% | 0.45% |
| 2019 | $398 | 0.38% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
1.2%
of median household income
Median Income
$41,978
per year
Monthly Tax
$43
per month
Other Counties in Arkansas
Fulton County
Tax: $494/yr Rate: 0.46%
Montgomery County
Tax: $522/yr Rate: 0.38%
Sebastian County
Tax: $1,081/yr Rate: 0.65%
Little River County
Tax: $549/yr Rate: 0.48%
Columbia County
Tax: $683/yr Rate: 0.48%
Arkansas County
Tax: $722/yr Rate: 0.56%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Searcy County, Arkansas? ▼
The median annual property tax in Searcy County is $517 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 0.48% on a median home value of $108,100.
How does Searcy County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Searcy County are 73% below the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 0.48% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Searcy County? ▼
In Searcy County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $599 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $493. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Searcy County? ▼
Property taxes in Searcy County represent approximately 1.2% of the median household income of $41,978. 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.