Polk County, AR property tax
Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates · updated 2026-09-20
The median effective property tax rate in Polk County is 0.44%, below the Arkansas median of 0.57% and below the national median of 0.98%. The median homeowner pays $541 a year on a home worth $122,600.
- Effective rate
- 0.44%
- Median annual bill
- $541
- Median home value
- $122,600
- Rank in Arkansas
- 70of 75
Estimated annual bill by home value
| Home value | Estimated bill | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| $200,000 | $880 | $73 |
| $300,000 | $1,320 | $110 |
| $400,000 | $1,760 | $147 |
| $500,000 | $2,200 | $183 |
| $750,000 | $3,300 | $275 |
| $1,000,000 | $4,400 | $367 |
Polk County compared with Arkansas and the US
| Area | Effective rate | Median bill | Median home value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Polk County | 0.44% | $541 | $122,600 |
| Arkansas median | 0.57% | $1,003 | $175,300 |
| United States median | 0.98% | $2,969 | n/a |
Rates and medians: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2023 5-year estimates, tables B25103 and B25077. Effective rate is median taxes paid divided by median owner-occupied home value.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Polk County, AR?
The median effective property tax rate in Polk County is 0.44% of home value, below the Arkansas median of 0.57% and below the national median of 0.98%. The median homeowner pays $541 a year on a median home value of $122,600 (Census ACS 2023 5-year).
How much is property tax on a $400,000 house in Polk County?
About $1,760 per year at the county's median effective rate of 0.44%, before exemptions. The exact bill depends on the city, school district and special districts that serve the parcel, so treat this as a planning estimate.
How does Polk County compare with the rest of Arkansas?
Polk County ranks 70 of 75 Arkansas counties by effective rate. The Arkansas median is 0.57% and the median bill is $1,003.