What is the property tax rate in Jonesboro, AR?

Jonesboro has an estimated effective property tax rate of 0.58%. On a median home valued at $213,400, homeowners pay approximately $1,228 per year in property taxes.

How does Jonesboro compare to Craighead County?

Jonesboro's effective rate of 0.58% is 9% higher than the Craighead County average of 0.53%. The county-wide median annual tax is $1,125, while Jonesboro homeowners pay an estimated $1,228.

How much are property taxes in Jonesboro on a $300,000 home?

Based on Jonesboro's effective rate of 0.58%, property taxes on a $300,000 home would be approximately $1,740 per year, or about $145 per month.

Jonesboro Property Tax Rate

Craighead County, Arkansas

0.58%effective rate

Jonesboro is located in Craighead County, Arkansas. Homeowners in Jonesboro pay a median of $1,228 per year in property taxes on a home valued at $213,400, resulting in an effective tax rate of 0.58%. This is 9% higher than the Craighead County average of 0.53%.

Effective Tax Rate🏠

0.58%

vs 0.53% county avg

Est. Annual Tax💰

$1,228

Per year

Median Home Value📊

$213,400

2024 estimate

Population📍

79,187

Jonesboro, AR

How Jonesboro Compares

Jonesboro

0.58%

Craighead County Average

0.53%

Arkansas Average

0.55%

National Average

0.92%

About Property Taxes in Jonesboro

Property taxes in Jonesboro are collected by Craighead County. Tax exemptions available to Craighead County residents — including homestead, senior, and disability exemptions — also apply to homeowners in Jonesboro. For detailed information on available exemptions and the county tax collector, see the Craighead County property tax page.

Property Tax Calculator

Estimate your annual property tax in Jonesboro

Home Value

$50k$2M

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

Estimated Annual Property Tax

$1,740

$145/month · Rate: 0.58%

Craighead County Property Taxes

County-level data, exemptions, historical trends, and tax collector info.

View county details →

Arkansas Property Taxes

Statewide rates, all 75 counties, and exemptions.

View state details →

Think your property tax is too high?

Homeowners save an average of $1,148/year by appealing their assessment.

Learn How to Appeal →

Frequently Asked Questions

Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. City-level tax data is derived from Census place-level statistics. 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.