Arkansas City, Desha County, Arkansas Property Taxes
Property Taxes in Arkansas City, Arkansas
Median Arkansas City, Arkansas effective property tax rate: 0.75%, significantly lower than the national median of 1.02%, and lower than the Arkansas state median of 0.81%.
Median Arkansas City, Arkansas home value: $37,700
Median annual Arkansas City, Arkansas tax bill: $266, lower than the national median property tax bill of $2,400.
How are property taxes in Desha calculated?
Property taxes in Arkansas City, 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 Arkansas City's property tax system, exemptions, and reduction opportunities can lead to significant savings. Regardless of where you live in Arkansas City, knowing local tax details benefits homeowners and investors.
Last Updated April 13, 2026
Arkansas City, Desha County, Arkansas Property Tax Bill Calculator
$100,000
$1,500,000
$3,000,000
Median Effective Tax Rate
0.75%
Estimate Property Tax Bill
$283
$262
How Does the Arkansas City Property Tax Calculator Work?
Use this Arkansas City property tax calculator to estimate your annual property tax bill. Enter your property's assessed value and our calculator applies Arkansas City's median effective tax rate of 0.75% — based on actual property records in Desha County — to generate your estimate.
Enter your property's estimated assessed value — the figure the local appraisal district uses to calculate your bill, which reflects any exemptions you hold and is typically lower than your home's market value. Our calculator applies Arkansas City'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 Arkansas City: rates range from 0.75% in 71630 to 0.75% in 71630, 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 Arkansas City.
About Arkansas City Property Taxes
About Property Taxes in Arkansas City, Desha, Arkansas
Arkansas City’s median effective property tax rate of 0.75% is lower than the Arkansas state median of 0.81% and lower than the national median of 1.02%. This rate reflects the Desha 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 Arkansas City. Homeowners in the 71630 ZIP code carry a median effective rate of 0.75%, while those in the same ZIP code also pay 0.75%. This spread — 0.00 percentage points across the same city — reflects how school district boundaries and local assessment districts are drawn across Desha County. Understanding which part of Arkansas City you live in can make a meaningful difference to your annual tax bill.
Arkansas City 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 Arkansas City, Desha 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 Arkansas City’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 ÷ 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 Arkansas City Tax Rate
0.75%
Our median effective property tax rate (tax bill ÷ 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 Desha County Tax Rate
1.03%
Median Effective Arkansas Tax Rate
0.81%
Median Effective United States Tax Rate
1.27%
Property Tax Rates Across Arkansas City, Desha County, Arkansas
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Tax Rate | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71630 | 0.51% | 0.58% | 0.75% | 1.06% | 1.06% |
Source: Ownwell
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Arkansas City, Desha County, Arkansas
When examining property taxes in Arkansas City, 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 Desha 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 Desha County, assessment notices are sent in the spring each year. They'll typically reach your mailbox by the middle of July.
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. For Arkansas City, the median home price is $37,700, with tax bills ranging significantly across the county. ZIP code 71630 has the highest median home price at $37,700.
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Arkansas City, Desha County, Arkansas
Source: Ownwell
$37,700
$81,363
$125,025
Median Arkansas City Market Value
$37,700
Median Desha County Market Value
$52,975
Median Arkansas Market Value
$118,750
Median United States Market Value
$274,101
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Arkansas City, Desha County, Arkansas
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Home Price | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71630 | $9,600 | $20,700 | $37,700 | $60,125 | $85,640 |
Source: Ownwell
Property Tax Bills Across Arkansas City, Desha County, Arkansas
Property tax bills in Arkansas City are based on the assessed value of a home, not its market price. Local tax rates are applied to that assessed value to determine the annual bill, so a higher assessment usually means a higher tax bill. For homeowners, the bill can also vary by location within Desha County and by any exemptions or special taxing districts that apply.
With a median home price of $37,700, property taxes in Arkansas City are relatively modest compared with the national median property tax bill of $2,400. The typical bill here is $266.00, and the same amount appears as both the highest and lowest median tax bill in ZIP code 71630. That means even small changes in assessed value can matter for homeowners, especially when a property is close to the local median. Understanding how the assessment is set is important, because it directly affects how much a homeowner pays each year.
Median Arkansas City Tax Bill
$266
Median Desha County Tax Bill
$499
Median Arkansas Tax Bill
$870
Median United States Tax Bill
$3,209
Property Tax Bills Across Arkansas City, Desha County, Arkansas
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Tax Bill | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71630 | $67 | $158 | $266 | $434 | $728 |
Source: Ownwell
Don't miss the deadline to appeal!
Dates | |
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| Appeal Deadline | August 17 |
Links | |
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| Desha Tax Assessor | |
| Website | www.arcountydata.com |