In Yell County, Arkansas the effective property tax rate is 0.52%. The median homeowner pays $679 a year in real estate taxes on a home with a median value of $131,300. 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 Yell 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 Yell 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 value | Estimated tax per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| $131,300 (county median) | $680 | $57 |
| $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 $131,300 (30th highest in Arkansas, 2311th highest nationally) and the median household income is $58,870. Homes cost about 2.2 times a typical household's yearly income. Median gross rent is $653 a month. 67.5% of occupied homes are owner-occupied. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,314 a year for insurance. For comparison, the Arkansas statewide median home value is $224,158.
Counties near Yell County in the Arkansas property tax ranking
| County | Effective rate | Median home value |
|---|---|---|
| Garland County | 0.52% | $176,400 |
| Howard County | 0.52% | $135,400 |
| Perry County | 0.52% | $129,300 |
| Yell County | 0.52% | $131,300 |
| Hot Spring County | 0.51% | $127,900 |
| Marion County | 0.51% | $158,400 |
| Poinsett County | 0.51% | $101,200 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Yell 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 Yell 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 Yell County?
The median home value is $131,300 (Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates, owner-occupied homes).
What is the median household income in Yell County?
The median household income is $58,870 (Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates).