Ashley County

AR · Pop. 177,689 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Ashley County is a mixed county in AR with a population of approximately 177,689.

$/Acre: $7,636
Property Tax: 0.62%
Growing Season: 237 days
Broadband: 71%
Safety: 5/10
Density: 377.3/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.62%
Local Sales Tax0.82%
Combined Sales Tax7.32%
Cost of Living Index91.6
Median Household Income$64,581
Poverty Rate18.5%
Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$7,636
Median Home Price$517K
Acres for Sale2198
Building CodeFull IRC
Permit Required
Zoning TypeNo Zoning
Tiny Home Friendly
Mobile Home Friendly
Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5
Growing Season237 days
Annual Rainfall53.9 inches
Avg Summer High90°F
Avg Winter Low29°F
Soil TypeClay
Soil Quality6/10
Elevation3,661 ft
Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought5/10
Wildfire1/10
Tornado4/10
Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal
Well Depth (avg)100 ft
Water AvailabilityAdequate
Solar (Avg PSH)5
Wind Potential5/10
Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated
HOA PrevalenceRare
Livestock Allowed
Chicken OrdinanceRestricted
Burn Permit Required
Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K598
Property Crime /100K753
Overall Safety5/10
Sheriff Response37 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital59.9 miles
Emergency Room
Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage71%
Cell CoverageFair
Starlink Available
Nearest Town13 miles
Nearest City61 miles
School District7/10
Farmers Markets2
Public Land Nearby45%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.3%
Ag EconomyWeak