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