Desha County Property Tax Calculator
This estimate uses the Desha County average millage rate of 45.2 mills. Actual bills can vary by school district and special district.
County millage rate45.2 mills
Assessed value at 20%$17,660
Tax before credit$798
Homestead credit$600
Estimated annual property tax
$198
$16.52 per month
Desha County tax overview
Desha County sits in the Delta region of Arkansas, with Arkansas City serving as the county seat. The county dataset on this site uses a millage rate of 45.2 mills and an estimated effective property tax rate of 0.54%.
The median home value used in the county profile is $88,300, and the median annual property tax is $479 before any owner-specific adjustments. That makes this page useful for budgeting, comparing counties, and previewing how a purchase price translates into a property tax estimate.
How the Desha County estimate works
- Start with market value or a realistic sale-price estimate.
- Apply the Arkansas assessment ratio of 20% to reach assessed value.
- Multiply assessed value by 45.2 mills, or 4.52% of assessed value.
- Subtract the homestead credit if the property is a qualifying primary residence.
- Verify the final number with the county assessor or collector for district-specific rates.