Scott County Property Taxes

Scott County, Arkansas

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

35.3% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$38/mo escrow

#4 of 75 counties in Arkansas

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

0.41%

vs. Arkansas Avg35.3% below
vs. National Avg83% below

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$110,900

State avg $131,967

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$598

$50/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$386

$32/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#4

of 75 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Scott County, Arkansas

Scott County's lowest effective tax rate

Scott County's 0.411% effective tax rate ranks among the very lowest in the nation, with residents paying just $456 annually versus $2,690 nationally. This places Scott in the bottom 5% of U.S. counties for property tax burden.

Arkansas's most tax-friendly county

Scott County's 0.411% rate is the lowest in Arkansas, beating the state average of 0.532% by more than 22 percentage points. Homeowners pay roughly $249 less per year than the typical Arkansan, the steepest discount in the state.

Regional tax-rate champion

Scott County's 0.411% rate is the lowest in the entire eight-county sample, edging out Randolph County (0.440%) and Polk County (0.441%) to claim the region's tax advantage. No peer comes within 3 basis points of Scott's rate.

What property taxes cost in Scott County

A median Scott County home valued at $110,900 generates an estimated annual property tax of $456 without mortgage deductions, or $598 with them included. Over 30 years, that totals roughly $13,680 in property taxes on that median home.

Protect your tax advantage

Scott County's exceptional tax rate makes accurate assessments even more critical—any overvaluation directly cuts into your savings. Request a formal review of your assessed value against recent comparable sales to ensure you're getting the full benefit of living in Arkansas's lowest-tax county.

How Scott County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Scott County$456
Arkansas State Average$705
National Average$1,924

Scott County

0.41%

Effective rate

Arkansas Avg

0.53%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Scott County, Arkansas?
The effective property tax rate in Scott County, Arkansas is 0.41%. This rate is calculated by dividing the median property tax payment by the median home value in the county.
How much are property taxes in Scott County?
The median annual property tax payment in Scott County is $456. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $598, while those without a mortgage pay $386.
How does Scott County compare to the Arkansas average?
Scott County's effective tax rate of 0.41% is lower than the Arkansas state average of 0.53%. The median annual property tax in Scott County is $456, compared to the state average of $705.
What is the median home value in Scott County, Arkansas?
The median home value in Scott County, Arkansas is $110,900, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Is Scott County a low property tax area in Arkansas?
Yes — Scott County's effective property tax rate of 0.41% is below the Arkansas average of 0.53%. The median annual property tax of $456 is also lower the state average of $705, making it a relatively affordable area for property taxes.
How does Scott County rank for property taxes in Arkansas?
Scott County ranks #4 out of 75 counties in Arkansas by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 0.41% and median annual tax of $456, it falls in the lower third of counties statewide.

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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.