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