Columbia County

AR · Pop. 116,683 · Suburban County

8Homestead Score

Columbia County is a suburban county in AR with a population of approximately 116,683.

$/Acre: $2,249

Property Tax: 0.62%

Growing Season: 232 days

Broadband: 89%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 67.5/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, No building codes, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.62%

Local Sales Tax0.76%

Combined Sales Tax7.26%

Cost of Living Index82.9

Median Household Income$76,463

Poverty Rate8.9%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,249

Median Home Price$363K

Acres for Sale1359

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season232 days

Annual Rainfall49.5 inches

Avg Summer High91°F

Avg Winter Low32°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation1,912 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado4/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)238 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)5.1

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K537

Property Crime /100K468

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response34 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital11.4 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage89%

Cell CoverageGood

Starlink Available

Nearest Town17 miles

Nearest City28 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby31%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.9%

Ag EconomyModerate