Boone County

AR · Pop. 184,511 · Mixed County

7Homestead Score

Boone County is a mixed county in AR with a population of approximately 184,511.

$/Acre: $4,338
Property Tax: 0.62%
Growing Season: 223 days
Broadband: 53%
Safety: 5/10
Density: 137.1/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.62%
Local Sales Tax0.07%
Combined Sales Tax6.57%
Cost of Living Index91.1
Median Household Income$81,224
Poverty Rate20.7%
Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$4,338
Median Home Price$382K
Acres for Sale3900
Building CodeNone
Permit Required
Zoning TypeNo Zoning
Tiny Home Friendly
Mobile Home Friendly
Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9
Growing Season223 days
Annual Rainfall49.8 inches
Avg Summer High91°F
Avg Winter Low29°F
Soil TypeSilt
Soil Quality6/10
Elevation2,435 ft
Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10
Wildfire2/10
Tornado6/10
Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal
Well Depth (avg)334 ft
Water AvailabilityAdequate
Solar (Avg PSH)4.4
Wind Potential4/10
Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated
HOA PrevalenceRare
Livestock Allowed
Chicken OrdinanceAllowed
Burn Permit Required
Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K581
Property Crime /100K779
Overall Safety5/10
Sheriff Response47 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital43.1 miles
Emergency Room
Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage53%
Cell CoveragePoor
Starlink Available
Nearest Town9 miles
Nearest City52 miles
School District5/10
Farmers Markets3
Public Land Nearby12%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.3%
Ag EconomyWeak