What is the property tax rate in Clay County, Arkansas?

Clay County has an effective property tax rate of 0.50%. On a home valued at $94,600, homeowners pay approximately $470 per year in property taxes.

How much is the average property tax in Clay County?

The median annual property tax payment in Clay County is $470. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $494, while those without a mortgage pay $443.

How does Clay County compare to other counties in Arkansas?

Clay County ranks #43 out of 75 counties in Arkansas for property tax rates. The county's effective rate of 0.50% is 9% lower than the Arkansas average of 0.55%.

Clay County Property Tax Rate

Arkansas

0.50%effective rate

Clay County, Arkansas has an effective property tax rate of 0.50%, which is 46% lower than the national average of 0.92%. On a home valued at $94,600, homeowners pay approximately $470 per year in property taxes. Clay County ranks #43 out of 75 counties in Arkansas for property tax rates.

Median Tax Paid🏠

$470

Per year

Median Home Value📊

$94,600

2024 estimate

Tax as % of Income💰

0.91%

Median income: $51,481

State Rank📍

#43

of 75 counties in AR

Tax Breakdown

With Mortgage

$494

median annual tax

Without Mortgage

$443

median annual tax

Homeowners with a mortgage in Clay County pay on average $51 more per year than those without. This difference often reflects how property tax escrow accounts in mortgaged homes capture the full tax obligation.

How Clay County Compares

Clay County

0.50%

Arkansas Average

0.55%

National Average

0.92%

Top Counties in Arkansas

Phillips

0.81%

Pulaski

0.76%

Prairie

0.72%

Jefferson

0.66%

Lonoke

0.63%

Crittenden

0.62%

Saline

0.62%

Sebastian

0.62%

Arkansas Property Tax Exemptions

Available to Clay County homeowners

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General Homestead

Up to $375 credit on property taxes

Primary residence owners

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Disabled Veteran

100% exemption on homestead for 100% disabled veterans

Veterans with 100% permanent and total service-connected disability

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Over 65/Disabled

Assessed value frozen at current level (no increases)

Homeowners age 65+ or disabled

Property Tax Calculator

Estimate your annual property tax in Clay County

Home Value

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Apply homestead exemption ($100,000 school tax reduction)

Estimated Annual Property Tax

$1,500

$125/month · Rate: 0.50%

Quick Facts

Population14,280

Owner-Occupied60.1%

National Rank#2646 of 3,135

Median Income$51,481

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Frequently Asked Questions

Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Effective tax rates are calculated by dividing median real estate taxes paid by median home value. Actual property tax rates may vary based on local taxing jurisdictions, exemptions, and assessment practices. This information is for general reference only and should not be used as a substitute for professional tax advice.