Craighead County

AR · Pop. 82,474 · Suburban County

8Homestead Score

Craighead County is a suburban county in AR with a population of approximately 82,474.

$/Acre: $2,456

Property Tax: 0.62%

Growing Season: 239 days

Broadband: 78%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 94.9/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 Tax1.82%

Combined Sales Tax8.32%

Cost of Living Index81.7

Median Household Income$38,174

Poverty Rate20.9%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,456

Median Home Price$355K

Acres for Sale538

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season239 days

Annual Rainfall48.5 inches

Avg Summer High89°F

Avg Winter Low33°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation2,698 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado5/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)181 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.8

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K653

Property Crime /100K440

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response22 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital15.7 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage78%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town7 miles

Nearest City22 miles

School District9/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby57%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.3%

Ag EconomyModerate