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