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