Poinsett County, AR Property Taxes (2026)

Poinsett County owners pay a median of $519 a year on a median home value of $101,200, an effective rate of 0.51%. That's the 50th-highest rate of 75 Arkansas counties with Census data, below the Arkansas county median of 0.53%.

Updated October 2026 · Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023)

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Effective tax rate

0.51%

50th highest of 75 in AR

Median annual bill

$519

~$43/month

Median home value

$101,200

Arkansas county median

0.53%

Effective rate

What a protest could save you in Poinsett County

Enter the market value from your appraisal notice. We apply Poinsett County's 0.51% effective rate and a 10–15% reduction, the typical range for successful protests.

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Est. annual tax
$516
Savings at 10–15% off
$52–$77
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Poinsett County vs. Arkansas vs. U.S. property tax rates

Poinsett County0.51%
Arkansas county median0.53%
U.S. county median0.84%

Key stat: Poinsett County's effective property tax rate is 0.51%, vs. 0.53% for the median Arkansas county and 0.84% for the median U.S. county. It ranks 50th of 75 in Arkansas. Effective rate = median tax bill ÷ median home value, so it already reflects typical exemptions. (Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023))

How to appeal your property taxes in Poinsett County

  1. 1

    Review your assessment notice

    Check the assessed value from the Poinsett County Assessor. Compare it to recent sales of similar homes nearby.

  2. 2

    File your appeal before the deadline

    The Poinsett County deadline is Varies by county. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment year.

  3. 3

    Gather evidence

    Recent comparable sales, photos of condition issues, repair estimates or an independent appraisal.

  4. 4

    Present your case

    Submit evidence or attend a hearing with the County Assessor.

  5. 5

    Get your decision

    If you win, your assessed value and bill go down. On a $519 bill, 10–15% off is $52–$78 a year.

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Property tax exemptions in Arkansas

Arkansas homeowners may qualify for exemptions that reduce taxable value. Check with the Poinsett County Assessor for amounts.

Homestead exemption

For your primary residence. Reduces the value used to calculate your bill.

Senior / over-65

Many states add an exemption or freeze for owners 65 and older.

Disability

For homeowners with qualifying disabilities, often similar to the over-65 benefit.

Veterans

Disabled veterans may get partial or full exemptions depending on rating.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Poinsett County, Arkansas?
The median effective property tax rate in Poinsett County is 0.51%: a median annual bill of $519 on a median home value of $101,200. That's the 50th-highest rate of 75 Arkansas counties with Census data. Your own rate depends on which city, school district and special districts you're in. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023).
How much are property taxes in Poinsett County?
The median Poinsett County property tax bill is $519 a year, about $43 a month, compared with a Arkansas county median of $650.
What is the deadline to appeal property taxes in Poinsett County?
The deadline to appeal in Poinsett County is Varies by county. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment cycle.
Is Poinsett County a high property tax area?
Poinsett County's 0.51% effective rate is below the Arkansas county median of 0.53% and below the U.S. county median of 0.84%. That's the 50th-highest rate of 75 Arkansas counties with Census data.
Can TaxDrop help lower my Poinsett County property taxes?
TaxDrop analyzes your property against local comparable sales and helps you appeal your assessment.

Property taxes in nearby counties

Craighead County

Rate: 0.55%

Median bill: $1,084

Cross County

Rate: 0.55%

Median bill: $574

Jackson County

Rate: 0.56%

Median bill: $492

Crittenden County

Rate: 0.60%

Median bill: $934

Mississippi County

Rate: 0.56%

Median bill: $646

St. Francis County

Rate: 0.54%

Median bill: $474

Greene County

Rate: 0.49%

Median bill: $792

Lawrence County

Rate: 0.49%

Median bill: $445

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