Cross County Property Taxes
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
18.6% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$48/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.55%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$104,000
State avg $131,967
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$636
$53/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$501
$42/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#48
of 75 counties (1 = lowest)
Homeowner context
What this means for a Cross County homeowner
Use these county medians as a planning baseline. Your actual bill depends on assessed value, exemptions, millage, and local taxing districts.
Tax pressure
0.55%
0.02 percentage points above the state average
Typical bill
$574
$131 below the state median
State position
#48
Ranked from lowest to highest effective rate across 75 Arkansas counties.
Data Story
About Property Taxes in Cross County, Arkansas
Cross County taxes rank among America's lowest
Cross County's effective tax rate of 0.552% places it in the bottom tier of tax burdens nationally, with median annual taxes of just $574 versus the national median of $2,690. Property owners here benefit from one of the most affordable tax environments in the United States.
Slightly above Arkansas average
Cross County's 0.552% effective rate runs about 3.8% higher than the state average of 0.532%, placing it near the state median. The median tax of $574 sits below the state median of $705, reflecting the county's modest home values.
Competitive rates across the region
Cross County's 0.552% rate sits between Crawford County (0.532%) and Crittenden County (0.602%), offering a middle-ground tax burden for northeast Arkansas. With median home values of $104,000, Cross homes are among the most affordable in the region.
Median Cross County home costs $574 yearly
A homeowner with the county's median-valued property of $104,000 pays approximately $574 in annual property taxes, among the lowest absolute amounts in the state. With a mortgage, taxes may reach $636; without one, they drop to $501.
Appeal if you believe you're overassessed
Even in low-tax counties like Cross, assessment errors occur, and homeowners should verify their property value aligns with recent market sales. A formal appeal to the county assessor could yield meaningful savings if your assessed value exceeds fair market value.
How Cross County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Cross 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.
Estimates are informational only and are not tax, legal, financial, or assessment appeal advice. Verify parcel-specific amounts with the county assessor or tax collector.