Madison County property tax
Homeowners in Madison County, Arkansas typically pay about 0.41% of their home's value in property tax each year — a median bill of $736 on a median home value of $178,100.
Typical effective rate
0.41%
higher than 92% of U.S. counties
Median tax paid
$736
per year
Median home value
$178,100
In AR
#70
of 75 ranked counties
At a glance
- Effective rate 0.41% — 56% lower than the U.S. median of 0.94%, and 25% lower than the Arkansas median of 0.55%.
- With vs. without a mortgage — median tax $858 for mortgaged homes, $667 for homes owned outright.
- State ranking — 70th highest effective rate of 75 ranked Arkansas counties; nationally it sits around the 8th percentile.
Estimate a bill for Madison County
Apply this county's typical effective rate (0.41%) to a home value of your choice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Madison County, AR?
The typical effective property-tax rate in Madison County is 0.41% of a home's value per year, based on median taxes paid ($736) divided by the median home value ($178,100) in the Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. This is a typical burden for comparison, not a statutory mill rate.
How much is property tax on a typical home in Madison County?
The median owner-occupied home in Madison County is valued at $178,100, and the median real estate tax paid is $736 per year. Homes with a mortgage have a median tax of $858, versus $667 for homes without one.
How does Madison County compare to the rest of Arkansas?
Madison County's effective rate is 25% lower than the Arkansas median, ranking 70th of 75 ranked counties in the state.
Compare nearby Arkansas counties
Counties ranked closest to Madison County by in-state effective rate. Open the comparison tool or see all Arkansas counties.
| In-state | County | Effective rate | Median tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| 67 | Van Buren County | 0.43% | $581 |
| 68 | Searcy County | 0.43% | $468 |
| 69 | Howard County | 0.42% | $639 |
| 71 | Polk County | 0.41% | $565 |
| 72 | Randolph County | 0.40% | $527 |
| 73 | Newton County | 0.38% | $649 |
Official data & resources for Madison County
- Madison County Census profile (data.census.gov) — housing, value and tax figures for this county.
- Table B25103 for Madison County — median real estate taxes paid (the source for the tax figures above).
- Table B25077 for Madison County — median home value.
- Federal forms & is property tax deductible? — IRS Pub 530, Schedule A and the SALT cap, plus your state tax agency.
Finding your exact bill
Your county or municipal assessor (sometimes called the appraisal district, property appraiser, or tax collector) sets the assessed value and the exact millage that produces your bill. Search for "[county name] [state] assessor" or "property tax" on an official .gov site.
Figures on this page are Census survey medians for the whole county (2020–2024 5-year), not an assessment of any individual property. Rates, exemptions and assessment practices vary by municipality and school district within a county.