Franklin County

AR · Pop. 54,557 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Franklin County is a suburban county in AR with a population of approximately 54,557.

$/Acre: $1,275

Property Tax: 0.62%

Growing Season: 233 days

Broadband: 67%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 55.1/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Long growing season

Cons

Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.62%

Local Sales Tax1.78%

Combined Sales Tax8.28%

Cost of Living Index86.2

Median Household Income$76,687

Poverty Rate20.8%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,275

Median Home Price$215K

Acres for Sale2714

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season233 days

Annual Rainfall52.4 inches

Avg Summer High91°F

Avg Winter Low33°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation1,826 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado4/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)294 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.6

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K547

Property Crime /100K519

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response38 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital15.8 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage67%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town8 miles

Nearest City39 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets0

Public Land Nearby15%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate8%

Ag EconomyModerate