Clay County

AR · Pop. 198,945 · Mixed County

7Homestead Score

Clay County is a mixed county in AR with a population of approximately 198,945.

$/Acre: $7,810

Property Tax: 0.62%

Growing Season: 230 days

Broadband: 65%

Safety: 4/10

Density: 386.3/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.62%

Local Sales Tax0.06%

Combined Sales Tax6.56%

Cost of Living Index83.8

Median Household Income$63,648

Poverty Rate18.3%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$7,810

Median Home Price$496K

Acres for Sale2078

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season230 days

Annual Rainfall52 inches

Avg Summer High91°F

Avg Winter Low33°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation3,363 ft

Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado7/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)383 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.4

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K740

Property Crime /100K574

Overall Safety4/10

Sheriff Response44 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital57 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage65%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town6 miles

Nearest City55 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets3

Public Land Nearby37%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.4%

Ag EconomyWeak