Calhoun County

AR · Pop. 170,330 · Mixed County

7Homestead Score

Calhoun County is a mixed county in AR with a population of approximately 170,330.

$/Acre: $4,970

Property Tax: 0.62%

Growing Season: 221 days

Broadband: 34%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 178.5/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.62%

Local Sales Tax0.27%

Combined Sales Tax6.77%

Cost of Living Index91.9

Median Household Income$65,750

Poverty Rate11.4%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$4,970

Median Home Price$449K

Acres for Sale756

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season221 days

Annual Rainfall55.7 inches

Avg Summer High90°F

Avg Winter Low35°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation2,726 ft

Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado5/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)174 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.4

Wind Potential4/10

Electric Rate$0.12/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K605

Property Crime /100K834

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response24 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital41.1 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage34%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town17 miles

Nearest City65 miles

School District5/10

Farmers Markets3

Public Land Nearby13%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.5%

Ag EconomyWeak