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Howard County, Arkansas: property tax rate, home values and income

Effective property tax rate

0.52%

42nd highest of 75 counties in Arkansas

Median home value

$135,400

29th highest in Arkansas

Median household income

$44,492

58th highest in Arkansas

Population

12,701

Census ACS 2023

Sources: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates · Updated 11/03/2026

In Howard County, Arkansas the effective property tax rate is 0.52%. The median homeowner pays $708 a year in real estate taxes on a home with a median value of $135,400. That rate is the 42nd highest of the 75 Arkansas counties with published data, and the 2617th highest of 3,132 counties in the United States.

Property tax in Howard County

The effective rate is the median real estate tax paid divided by the median home value. The Arkansas statewide average is 0.57%, so Howard County is below it. Applying this county's rate to other home prices gives a rough idea of the yearly bill; actual bills depend on the school district, exemptions and the assessed value.

Home valueEstimated tax per yearPer month
$135,400 (county median)$710$59
$200,000$1,040$87
$300,000$1,560$130
$400,000$2,080$173
$500,000$2,600$217

Home values and incomes

The median home value is $135,400 (29th highest in Arkansas, 2248th highest nationally) and the median household income is $44,492. Homes cost about 3.0 times a typical household's yearly income. Median gross rent is $702 a month. 71.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,199 a year for insurance. For comparison, the Arkansas statewide median home value is $224,158.

Counties near Howard County in the Arkansas property tax ranking

CountyEffective rateMedian home value
Clay County0.52%$88,100
Conway County0.52%$137,000
Garland County0.52%$176,400
Howard County0.52%$135,400
Perry County0.52%$129,300
Yell County0.52%$131,300
Hot Spring County0.51%$127,900

Frequently asked questions

What is the property tax rate in Howard County, Arkansas?

The effective property tax rate is 0.52% of home value per year, the 42nd highest of 75 counties in Arkansas (Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates).

How much is property tax on a $300,000 home in Howard County?

At the county's effective rate of 0.52%, about $1,560 a year (roughly $130 a month). Your actual bill depends on the assessed value, your school district and exemptions.

What is the median home value in Howard County?

The median home value is $135,400 (Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates, owner-occupied homes).

What is the median household income in Howard County?

The median household income is $44,492 (Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates).