Ouachita County Property Taxes
Ouachita County, Arkansas
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
29.1% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$42/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.50%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$99,600
State avg ▼ $131,967
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$568
$47/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$417
$35/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#24
of 75 counties (1 = lowest)
Data Story
About Property Taxes in Ouachita County, Arkansas
Ouachita County taxes well below U.S. median
Ouachita County's effective tax rate of 0.502% and median property tax of $500 represent only about one-fifth the national median property tax of $2,690. Residents here enjoy one of the lowest property tax burdens in the nation, even compared to other low-tax states.
Below-average rate statewide
Ouachita County's 0.502% effective rate runs 0.030 percentage points below Arkansas's 0.532% state average. The median property tax of $500 is $205 lower than the state's $705 median, reflecting both rate and value advantages.
Among the most tax-friendly in southern Arkansas
Ouachita County's 0.502% rate compares favorably to Nevada County (0.539%), Perry County (0.520%), Pike County (0.559%), and Phillips County (0.656%). Only Montgomery County (0.384%) and Newton County (0.408%) offer lower rates in the eight-county region.
Median homeowner pays $500 yearly
A typical Ouachita County home valued at $99,600 translates to roughly $500 in annual property tax under the 0.502% rate. With a mortgage, the figure rises to $568; without, it drops to $417—among the lowest in the state.
Appeal if your assessment exceeds market value
Ouachita County homeowners should review their assessed values against recent comparable sales to catch potential overassessments. A successful appeal could reduce your annual bill by tens or even hundreds of dollars over the life of homeownership.
How Ouachita County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Ouachita County
0.50%
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.