Jefferson County, AR Property Tax Calculator
Jefferson County homeowners pay a median $745 a year in property tax, 0.66% of a median $113,400 home: above Arkansas's 0.55% but below the national 0.94%.
Property tax in Jefferson County by home value, at 0.66%
| Home value | A year | A month |
|---|---|---|
| $200,000 | $1,314 | $110 |
| $300,000 | $1,971 | $164 |
| $400,000 | $2,628 | $219 |
| $500,000 | $3,285 | $274 |
| $750,000 | $4,928 | $411 |
| $1,000,000 | $6,570 | $548 |
Jefferson County against Arkansas and the US
| Effective rate | Median tax | Median home value | Median household income | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson County | 0.66% | $745 | $113,400 | $51,096 |
| Arkansas | 0.55% | $1,040 | $188,000 | $60,773 |
| United States | 0.94% | $3,119 | $332,700 | $80,734 |
How this calculator works
Median real estate taxes paid ÷ median home value in Jefferson County, from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. The calculator starts at the county's median home value and rate.
What it assumes
- Cities, school districts and special districts within the county levy different rates, so bills vary within it.
- Survey figures cover 2020 to 2024 and lag recent reassessments.
Questions people ask
What is the property tax rate in Jefferson County?
The effective rate is 0.66%: a median $745 a year on a median $113,400 home. That's the 2nd highest of the 13 Arkansas counties we cover.
How much is property tax on a $400,000 house in Jefferson County?
About $2,628 a year, $219 a month, at the county's effective rate, before any exemption.
How does Jefferson County compare with the rest of Arkansas?
Its rate is above the state's 0.55%. Across Arkansas, covered counties range from 0.46% to 0.77%.
How do I lower my Jefferson County property tax?
Apply for every exemption you qualify for, such as a homestead exemption, and appeal your assessment if it is higher than comparable homes sold nearby; the county assessor explains the deadlines.
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Updated by the RateHerald team. The maths is tested against worked examples; report a problem.