Arkansas Mortgage Calculator (2026)

Rates as of Oct 22 2026 · county tax data: ACS 2020–2024, released 2026-01-29

Statewide avg. effective tax rate
0.55%
Median home value
$215,000
Home insurance (est.)
$3,000/yr

Estimated PITI at the Arkansas median home price of $215,000, 20% down, 30-year fixed at 7.32%: $1,551/mo. The tax line uses Pulaski County (Little Rock)'s effective rate of 0.76% and insurance of $2,800/yr — the calculator's default county. Buyer's transfer tax: no state transfer tax.

Payment calculator

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$43,000 cash
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30-yr fixed base 7.32% · credit adj +0.00% → 7.32% · PMMS Oct 22 2026
Loan term
Credit score
sets local tax & insurance
Picking a county updates the local property tax rate and insurance estimate — your home price stays as entered.
Advanced — HOA & extra payments
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Estimated monthly payment
$1,551.02/mo
$1,551/mo
Principal & interest$1,181.52
Property tax$136.17
Home insurance$233.33
Covers principal & interest, property tax, insurance and mortgage insurance (when it applies). HOA counts only if entered above — left blank it is $0.
Loan amount$172,000
Down payment$43,000
LTV80%
Total interest$253,347
Payoff date…
Cash to close (estimate)
Down payment$43,000
Closing costs (2%–5%)$4,300 – $10,750
Est. cash needed$47,300 – $53,750
Transfer tax: No state transfer tax
The 2%–5% covers lender & title fees only. Transfer tax is not part of the cash total — it is listed separately, and some cities levy their own on top.
Using Pulaski County (Little Rock) effective rate 0.76% · insurance $2,800/yr
Amortization
Year 12
Principal paid
$30,382
Interest paid
$139,757
Still owed
$141,618
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All three lines are running totals since the loan started — not a breakdown of the monthly payment.

What local costs matter in Arkansas?

Effective property tax rate ~0.56%, below the U.S. average
Homestead credit exempts up to $3,500 of assessed value
Higher insurance premiums in tornado and hail corridors
No state-level real estate transfer tax
All 75 Arkansas counties — property tax rates
CountyEffective tax rateProperty tax /moInsurance (est.)
Pulaski County (Little Rock)0.76%$$136$2,800/yr
Benton County0.56%$$100$2,600/yr
Washington County (Fayetteville)0.52%$$93$2,700/yr
Saline County0.62%$$111$2,500/yr
Arkansas County0.54%$$97$3,000/yr
Ashley County0.6%$$108$3,000/yr
Baxter County0.46%$$82$3,000/yr
Boone County0.49%$$88$3,000/yr
Bradley County0.57%$$102$3,000/yr
Calhoun County0.47%$$84$3,000/yr
Carroll County0.51%$$91$3,000/yr
Chicot County0.49%$$88$3,000/yr
Show all 75 counties
CountyEffective tax rateProperty tax /moInsurance (est.)
Clark County0.56%$$100$3,000/yr
Clay County0.5%$$90$3,000/yr
Cleburne County0.45%$$81$3,000/yr
Cleveland County0.48%$$86$3,000/yr
Columbia County0.47%$$84$3,000/yr
Conway County0.56%$$100$3,000/yr
Craighead County0.53%$$95$3,000/yr
Crawford County0.54%$$97$3,000/yr
Crittenden County0.62%$$111$3,000/yr
Cross County0.51%$$91$3,000/yr
Dallas County0.56%$$100$3,000/yr
Desha County0.54%$$97$3,000/yr
Drew County0.47%$$84$3,000/yr
Faulkner County0.54%$$97$3,000/yr
Franklin County0.49%$$88$3,000/yr
Fulton County0.47%$$84$3,000/yr
Garland County0.48%$$86$3,000/yr
Grant County0.54%$$97$3,000/yr
Greene County0.48%$$86$3,000/yr
Hempstead County0.57%$$102$3,000/yr
Hot Spring County0.48%$$86$3,000/yr
Howard County0.42%$$75$3,000/yr
Independence County0.53%$$95$3,000/yr
Izard County0.57%$$102$3,000/yr
Jackson County0.57%$$102$3,000/yr
Jefferson County0.66%$$118$3,000/yr
Johnson County0.52%$$93$3,000/yr
Lafayette County0.61%$$109$3,000/yr
Lawrence County0.47%$$84$3,000/yr
Lee County0.46%$$82$3,000/yr
Lincoln County0.52%$$93$3,000/yr
Little River County0.5%$$90$3,000/yr
Logan County0.51%$$91$3,000/yr
Lonoke County0.63%$$113$3,000/yr
Madison County0.41%$$73$3,000/yr
Marion County0.47%$$84$3,000/yr
Miller County0.61%$$109$3,000/yr
Mississippi County0.52%$$93$3,000/yr
Monroe County0.51%$$91$3,000/yr
Montgomery County0.32%$$57$3,000/yr
Nevada County0.52%$$93$3,000/yr
Newton County0.38%$$68$3,000/yr
Ouachita County0.51%$$91$3,000/yr
Perry County0.49%$$88$3,000/yr
Phillips County0.81%$$145$3,000/yr
Pike County0.59%$$106$3,000/yr
Poinsett County0.53%$$95$3,000/yr
Polk County0.41%$$73$3,000/yr
Pope County0.56%$$100$3,000/yr
Prairie County0.72%$$129$3,000/yr
Randolph County0.4%$$72$3,000/yr
Scott County0.43%$$77$3,000/yr
Searcy County0.43%$$77$3,000/yr
Sebastian County0.62%$$111$3,000/yr
Sevier County0.44%$$79$3,000/yr
Sharp County0.56%$$100$3,000/yr
St. Francis County0.47%$$84$3,000/yr
Stone County0.32%$$57$3,000/yr
Union County0.57%$$102$3,000/yr
Van Buren County0.43%$$77$3,000/yr
White County0.46%$$82$3,000/yr
Woodruff County0.56%$$100$3,000/yr
Yell County0.45%$$81$3,000/yr
Arkansas state average0.55%$$99$3,000/yr
Monthly tax is estimated on a $215,000 home — the price in the calculator above. Effective rates — U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 (5-yr).

† Rates marked with ≥ are conservative estimates. ACS suppresses median tax values above $10,001 for privacy, which makes the calculated rate a lower bound — the true rate is higher in Manhattan, parts of Long Island, northern New Jersey and other high-cost areas.

How Arkansas compares

Arkansas's statewide average effective rate is 0.55% — the 39th highest of the 51 covered here (the 50 states and DC), against a median of 0.8%. On the $215,000 home the calculator starts with, that is about $99 a month in property tax before any other cost. Property taxes by state ranks all 51 with median bills attached.

A state average hides the part that changes the bill. The county rows above run from 0.32% in Montgomery County to 0.81% in Phillips County — roughly $88 a month apart on the same $215,000 home. That is why the county picker moves the payment more than the state picker does.

Insurance is the other line that follows the address: this page prices $3,000 a year as a state-level estimate, and home insurance by state covers how premiums are set and where they run highest. Below 20% down, PMI adds a third variable until the balance is back to 80% of the value.

The states nearest Arkansas in the ranking are Wyoming (0.57%) and West Virginia (0.53%).

Arkansas mortgage FAQ

How much down payment do I need to buy a house in Arkansas?

Conventional loans start at 3% down, but anything under 20% requires PMI until you reach 20% equity — PMI auto-cancels at 78% of the original home value under the Homeowners Protection Act. FHA loans start at 3.5% down, and VA / USDA loans offer 0% down for eligible borrowers. Those are the national minimums: a lender can set a higher floor for this state or for a given loan size.

Why do property taxes vary so much within Arkansas?

Property taxes are layered by county, city and school district, so the effective rate differs block by block. The Arkansas state average is about 0.55%, but counties in our table above range widely — always confirm the exact bill with the local County Assessor.

When does PMI go away?

Under the Homeowners Protection Act (1998) you can request PMI removal at 80% LTV, and lenders must automatically cancel it when the balance reaches 78% of the original home value. This calculator estimates that month for you and shows the lower payment after PMI drops.

Does this calculator include home insurance for Arkansas?

Yes. The calculator pre-fills a typical Arkansas premium of about $3,000 per year and updates it when you switch counties. Tornadoes, severe thunderstorms and hail drive claims, with the occasional damaging ice storm in winter. Get real quotes before budgeting.

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Sources

Freddie MacU.S. Census BureauFannie MaeU.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)U.S. Department of Veterans AffairsPrivate mortgage insurersNAICState statutes and departments of revenue

Results are estimates for planning only and are not a loan approval. Property tax rates and insurance premiums vary by county, ZIP code, home age and coverage — confirm with the local County Assessor and insurer quotes. Rate default: Freddie Mac PMMS 30-yr fixed (7.32%, Oct 22 2026); the 20-yr default is an estimate derived from the PMMS 30-yr/15-yr spread (PMMS has no 20-yr series). Conventional credit pricing adds Fannie Mae loan-level price adjustments (effective 2026-10-01) on top of that base, anchored at the 740–759 tier, and PMI comes off a credit × LTV rate card — both are central estimates, not quotes. Loan minimums shown here are the national programs' floor; a lender may set a higher down payment, rate or fee for this state or this loan.