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