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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%.
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Property tax in Jefferson County by home value, at 0.66%
| Home value | A year | A month |
|---|---|---|
| $60,000 | $394 | $33 |
| $90,000 | $591 | $49 |
| $110,000 | $723 | $60 |
| $170,000 | $1,117 | $93 |
| $230,000 | $1,511 | $126 |
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.
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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