Baxter County

AR · Pop. 123,026 · Mixed County

7Homestead Score

Baxter County is a mixed county in AR with a population of approximately 123,026.

$/Acre: $3,576

Property Tax: 0.62%

Growing Season: 236 days

Broadband: 70%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 112.7/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.62%

Local Sales Tax0.49%

Combined Sales Tax6.99%

Cost of Living Index93.7

Median Household Income$82,054

Poverty Rate11.5%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$3,576

Median Home Price$409K

Acres for Sale1856

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season236 days

Annual Rainfall57 inches

Avg Summer High90°F

Avg Winter Low35°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation1,911 ft

Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought5/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado6/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)114 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.9

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K655

Property Crime /100K774

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response37 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital22.5 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage70%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town13 miles

Nearest City53 miles

School District5/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby47%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.1%

Ag EconomyWeak