Hughes, Crittenden County, Arkansas Property Taxes
Property Taxes in Hughes, Arkansas
Median Hughes, Arkansas effective property tax rate: 0.96%, significantly lower than the national median of 1.02%, and lower than the Arkansas state median of 0.81%.
Median Hughes, Arkansas home value: $141,925
Median annual Hughes, Arkansas tax bill: $1,203, lower than the national median property tax bill of $2,400.
How are property taxes in Crittenden calculated?
Property taxes in Hughes, Arkansas are calculated based on the tax assessed value, which is often lower than the actual market value due to property tax exemptions such as the homestead or senior exemption.
Understanding Hughes's property tax system, exemptions, and reduction opportunities can lead to significant savings. Regardless of where you live in Hughes, knowing local tax details benefits homeowners and investors.
Last Updated April 13, 2026
Hughes, Crittenden County, Arkansas Property Tax Bill Calculator
$100,000
$1,500,000
$3,000,000
Median Effective Tax Rate
0.96%
Estimate Property Tax Bill
$1,362
$1,264
How Does the Hughes Property Tax Calculator Work?
Use this Hughes property tax calculator to estimate your annual property tax bill. Enter your property's assessed value and our calculator applies Hughes's median effective tax rate of 0.96% — based on actual property records in Crittenden County — to generate your estimate.
Enter your property's estimated assessed value — the figure the local assessment system uses to calculate your bill, which reflects any exemptions you hold and is typically lower than your home's market value. Our calculator applies Hughes's median effective rate across all local levies, providing a more accurate estimate than applying a single county millage rate.
Your bill may vary by ZIP code within Hughes: rates range from 0.96% in 72348 to 0.96% in 72348, primarily due to differences in school district levies and local assessment districts.
For a more precise estimate, scroll down to explore ZIP code-level tax rate trends across Hughes.
About Hughes Property Taxes
About Property Taxes in Hughes, Crittenden, Arkansas
Hughes's median effective property tax rate of 0.96% is lower than the Arkansas state median of 0.81% and lower than the national median of 1.02%. This rate reflects the Crittenden County base levy combined with local school district levies and special assessment districts that vary by subdivision throughout the city.
Property tax rates are not uniform across Hughes. Homeowners in the 72348 ZIP code carry a median effective rate of 0.96%, while those in 72348 pay 0.96%. This spread — 0.00 percentage points across the same city — reflects how school district boundaries and local assessment districts are drawn across Crittenden County. Understanding which part of Hughes you live in can make a meaningful difference to your annual tax bill.
Hughes homeowners who believe their assessed value is too high can file a formal appeal with the local Tax Assessor before the August 17, 2026 deadline each year.
If your estimated bill above seems higher than expected, Ownwell can review your assessment and protest on your behalf. You only pay if we save you money.
Property Tax Rates Across Hughes, Crittenden County, Arkansas
As noted earlier, local government entities set tax rates, which can vary widely within a state.
Why? Because annually, each county estimates its required budget to provide services and divides that by the total value of all taxable property within its jurisdiction. This calculation results in the property tax rate.
While there are votes and laws involved in setting tax rates and budgets, in a nutshell, this is the annual process.
Below, you can compare Hughes's effective property tax rate to other cities in Arkansas and the median property tax rates in Arkansas and the U.S.
Our median effective property tax rate (tax bill Ă· assessor's market value) accounts for exemptions and deductions, making it more accurate than the general median tax rate, which is the midpoint of statutory rates before adjustments.
Median Effective HughesTax Rate
0.96%
Our median effective property tax rate (tax bill Ă· assessor's market value) accounts for exemptions and deductions, making it more accurate than the general median tax rate, which is the midpoint of statutory rates before adjustments.
Median Effective CrittendenCounty Tax Rate
0.96%
Median Effective ArkansasTax Rate
0.81%
Median Effective United States Tax Rate
1.02%
Property Tax Rates Across Hughes, Crittenden County, Arkansas
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Tax Rate | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 72348 | 0.35% | 0.78% | 0.96% | 1.03% | 1.03% |
Source: Ownwell
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Hughes, Crittenden County, Arkansas
When examining property taxes in Hughes, Arkansas, understanding the distinction between “market value” and “assessed value” is crucial.
The market value is what a willing buyer would pay to a willing seller in an open and competitive market, often influenced by location, property condition, and economic market trends. The Crittenden County appraisal district estimates the market value for tax purposes.
The assessed value is the market value minus any applicable exemptions or limits determined by local laws and offerings. The tax assessed value is the figure used to calculate your property taxes or the amount multiplied by your tax rate to get your tax bill.
Assessment notices:
In Crittenden County, assessment notices are sent in the spring each year. They’ll typically reach your mailbox by the middle of the month.
Each property owner receives an assessment notice that contains both the market value and assessed value, along with an estimate of your property tax bill. The median home price in Hughes is $141,925, with a median tax bill of $1,203. ZIP code 72348 has both the highest median home price and the highest median tax bill at $141,925 and $1,203.
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Hughes, Crittenden County, Arkansas
Source: Ownwell
$67,075
$124,438
$181,800
Median Hughes Market Value
$141,925
Median Crittenden County Market Value
$83,700
Median Arkansas Market Value
$118,750
Median United States Market Value
$235,294
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Hughes, Crittenden County, Arkansas
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Home Price | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 72348 | $28,000 | $64,525 | $141,925 | $348,650 | $576,865 |
Source: Ownwell
Property Tax Bills Across Hughes, Crittenden County, Arkansas
Property tax bills in Hughes are based on the assessed value of a home, not its market price alone. Local taxing authorities apply the property tax rate to that assessed value to determine the annual bill, and the amount can vary depending on exemptions and other local factors.
With a median home price of $141,925, homeowners in Hughes may see very different tax bills depending on where their property falls within the local range. The 25th percentile tax bill is $403, while the 75th percentile is $3,474 and the 90th percentile reaches $5,719. The median tax bill in the area is $1,203, which is below the national median property tax bill of $2,400 and also below the national median property tax rate of 1.02%.
Because the bill is tied to assessed value, changes in valuation can directly affect what homeowners owe each year.
Median Hughes Tax Bill
$1,203
Median Crittenden County Tax Bill
$622
Median Arkansas Tax Bill
$870
Median United States Tax Bill
$2,400
Property Tax Bills Across Hughes, Crittenden County, Arkansas
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Tax Bill | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 72348 | $108 | $403 | $1,203 | $3,474 | $5,719 |
Source: Ownwell
Don't miss the deadline to appeal!
Dates | |
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| Appeal Deadline | August 17 |
Links | |
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| Crittenden Tax Assessor | |
| Website | www.arcountydata.com |