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Bradley County

AR · Pop. 10,354 · Rural County

100/100Homestead Score

Bradley County is a rural county in Arkansas, spanning 649 square miles with 10,354 residents at a density of 16 people per square mile, so rural land and genuine privacy are available. The agricultural economy is rated weak, built on hay, haylage, tomatoes. A median home price of $97,000 and an effective property tax rate of 0.56% set the cost of entry. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 8b with a 229-day growing season, average summer highs of 90°F and average winter lows of 33.4°F. Annual rainfall averages 57.4 inches, and with drought risk rated high, water storage and irrigation planning matter. Bradley County Medical Center is 11.8 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 93.5% of homes. On the hazard side, tornado risk is high, drought risk is high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.

Property Tax: 0.56%
Growing Season: 229 days
Broadband: 93.5%
Density: 16/sq mi

Pros

  • A long 229-day growing season in USDA zone 8b supports a wide range of crops and multiple plantings.
  • A low effective property tax rate of 0.56% holds annual carrying costs down.
  • A median home price of $97,000 makes land and property relatively affordable.
  • Broadband reaches 93.5% of homes, making remote work and online farm sales realistic.
  • Bradley County Medical Center, with an emergency room, is just 11.8 miles away — strong local healthcare access.

Cons

  • A poverty rate of 20.1% reflects a constrained local economy with limited off-farm income options.
  • The agricultural economy is rated weak, so local farm markets, suppliers, and services are limited.

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.56%
Median Household Income$39,565
Poverty Rate20.1%

Land & Building

Median Home Price$97K

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8b
Growing Season229 days
Annual Rainfall57.4 inches
Avg Summer High90°F
Avg Winter Low33.4°F
Top CropsHay, Haylage, Tomatoes

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought6/10
Wildfire3/10
Tornado6/10
Flood3/10

Healthcare

Nearest HospitalBradley County Medical Center (11.8 mi)
Emergency RoomYes
Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage93.5%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.4%
Ag EconomyWeak

Homesteading in Bradley County: FAQ

What is the growing season like in Bradley County?
Bradley County is in USDA hardiness zone 8b with a 229-day growing season, average summer highs of 90°F, and average winter lows of 33.4°F. The established crops are hay, haylage, tomatoes.
How affordable is land and property here?
The median home price is $97,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.56%. There's no published county per-acre figure, so use recent comparable sales to gauge raw-land value.
Is broadband internet available?
Broadband reaches 93.5% of homes, strong coverage that supports remote work for most parcels.
How close is healthcare?
Bradley County Medical Center is 11.8 miles away and includes an emergency room; there is 1 hospital in the county.

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Figures are sourced from public datasets: U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-year & Gazetteer, USDA NASS Census of Agriculture, USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map, NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020), FEMA National Risk Index, FCC Broadband Data Collection, BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics, HIFLD Hospitals. Always confirm specifics locally before relying on them.