Desha County

AR · Pop. 158,146 · Mixed County

7Homestead Score

Desha County is a mixed county in AR with a population of approximately 158,146.

$/Acre: $6,135

Property Tax: 0.62%

Growing Season: 226 days

Broadband: 62%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 293.4/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.62%

Local Sales Tax1.21%

Combined Sales Tax7.71%

Cost of Living Index91.2

Median Household Income$46,887

Poverty Rate22.3%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$6,135

Median Home Price$435K

Acres for Sale3107

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season226 days

Annual Rainfall56 inches

Avg Summer High89°F

Avg Winter Low31°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation3,680 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado4/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)257 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)5

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K652

Property Crime /100K563

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response17 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital28.1 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage62%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town20 miles

Nearest City53 miles

School District5/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby5%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.7%

Ag EconomyWeak