Craighead County Property Taxes
Craighead County, Arkansas
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
53.8% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$90/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.55%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$198,700
State avg ▲ $131,967
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$1,223
$102/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$874
$73/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#45
of 75 counties (1 = lowest)
Data Story
About Property Taxes in Craighead County, Arkansas
Craighead's taxes among lowest in nation
Craighead County's effective tax rate of 0.545% ranks in the bottom 12% nationally, with a median property tax of $1,084. Though higher than other Arkansas counties in absolute dollars, this is still less than 40% of the national median tax burden of $2,690.
Above-average rate in Arkansas
At 0.545%, Craighead County's effective rate edges above the state average of 0.532%, placing it in the upper half of Arkansas counties. The median tax of $1,084 is the highest in this survey, driven by the county's median home value of $198,700—the strongest in the region.
Higher values and rates than surrounding counties
Craighead County's 0.545% rate and $1,084 median tax exceed all neighboring counties surveyed, reflecting its more developed economy and higher home values. Jonesboro's presence as a regional hub drives both property values and tax collections higher than rural peers.
Estimate $1,084 in annual property taxes
A Craighead County home valued at the median $198,700 generates an estimated annual property tax of $1,084. With a mortgage, homeowners pay $1,223; without one, they pay $874.
Even higher-value homes warrant assessment review
Craighead's higher home values make assessment accuracy especially important—an overvaluation compounds to hundreds of dollars in extra taxes. Filing a free appeal with the assessor is a smart step for any homeowner questioning their property's appraised worth.
How Craighead County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Craighead County
0.55%
Effective rate
Arkansas Avg
0.53%
Effective rate
National Avg
0.91%
Effective rate
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Data updated: March 2026
Data from U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. Effective tax rate is calculated as median property tax divided by median home value.