Garland County

AR · Pop. 116,141 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Garland County is a mixed county in AR with a population of approximately 116,141.

$/Acre: $4,190

Property Tax: 0.62%

Growing Season: 230 days

Broadband: 67%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 170.5/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season

Cons

Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.62%

Local Sales Tax0.36%

Combined Sales Tax6.86%

Cost of Living Index92.9

Median Household Income$89,360

Poverty Rate12.1%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$4,190

Median Home Price$297K

Acres for Sale3939

Building CodeFull IBC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season230 days

Annual Rainfall51.1 inches

Avg Summer High90°F

Avg Winter Low34°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation2,447 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado6/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)112 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.7

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K567

Property Crime /100K727

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response20 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital23.5 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage67%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town14 miles

Nearest City61 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby14%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.6%

Ag EconomyWeak