Carroll County, Arkansas Property Taxes

What Are Effective Property Tax Rates Across Carroll County?

Local government entities set tax rates, which vary widely across Carroll County. Each year, the county estimates its budget for public services and divides that total by the assessed value of all taxable property within its jurisdiction.

Below, compare Carroll County's effective property tax rate to other counties in Arkansas or the U.S. median of 1.02%.

Carroll County's median effective rate stands at 0.64%, which is lower than the national median of 1.02%. Within Carroll County, the highest rate is found in Eureka Springs at 0.71%, while Huntsville has the lowest at 0.58%.

These variations reflect differences in local school district levies, special assessment districts assessments, and special district bonds — which compound the base county rate.

Property tax bills in Carroll County are based on the assessed value of a home, not its market price. Local taxing authorities apply the county’s tax rates to that assessed value to determine the final bill, so two homes with different assessments can owe very different amounts even if they are in the same area. The median home price is $141,750, and the county’s property tax bills vary widely, with the 25th percentile at $287 and the 75th percentile at $1,505. Higher-value homes or properties with higher assessed values generally face larger tax bills, while lower-assessed homes pay less.

Homeowners are affected because property taxes can change from year to year as assessments and local rates change. In Carroll County, the 90th percentile tax bill is $2,528, which is close to and above the national median property tax bill of $2,400. Median bills also differ by city, ranging from $463 in Huntsville to $1,292 in Eureka Springs, showing how location can influence what homeowners pay.