Monroe County property tax
Homeowners in Monroe County, Arkansas typically pay about 0.51% of their home's value in property tax each year — a median bill of $456 on a median home value of $88,700.
Typical effective rate
0.51%
higher than 83% of U.S. counties
Median tax paid
$456
per year
Median home value
$88,700
In AR
#40
of 75 ranked counties
At a glance
- Effective rate 0.51% — 45% lower than the U.S. median of 0.94%, and 7% lower than the Arkansas median of 0.55%.
- With vs. without a mortgage — median tax $395 for mortgaged homes, $489 for homes owned outright.
- State ranking — 40th highest effective rate of 75 ranked Arkansas counties; nationally it sits around the 17th percentile.
Estimate a bill for Monroe County
Apply this county's typical effective rate (0.51%) to a home value of your choice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Monroe County, AR?
The typical effective property-tax rate in Monroe County is 0.51% of a home's value per year, based on median taxes paid ($456) divided by the median home value ($88,700) 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 Monroe County?
The median owner-occupied home in Monroe County is valued at $88,700, and the median real estate tax paid is $456 per year. Homes with a mortgage have a median tax of $395, versus $489 for homes without one.
How does Monroe County compare to the rest of Arkansas?
Monroe County's effective rate is 7% lower than the Arkansas median, ranking 40th of 75 ranked counties in the state.
Compare nearby Arkansas counties
Counties ranked closest to Monroe County by in-state effective rate. Open the comparison tool or see all Arkansas counties.
| In-state | County | Effective rate | Median tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37 | Mississippi County | 0.52% | $635 |
| 38 | Carroll County | 0.51% | $1,082 |
| 39 | Ouachita County | 0.51% | $525 |
| 41 | Logan County | 0.51% | $716 |
| 42 | Cross County | 0.51% | $596 |
| 43 | Little River County | 0.50% | $566 |
Official data & resources for Monroe County
- Monroe County Census profile (data.census.gov) — housing, value and tax figures for this county.
- Table B25103 for Monroe County — median real estate taxes paid (the source for the tax figures above).
- Table B25077 for Monroe 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.