Hempstead County

AR · Pop. 149,461 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Hempstead County is a mixed county in AR with a population of approximately 149,461.

$/Acre: $2,703

Property Tax: 0.62%

Growing Season: 235 days

Broadband: 79%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 117.6/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.62%

Local Sales Tax0.94%

Combined Sales Tax7.44%

Cost of Living Index93.5

Median Household Income$52,430

Poverty Rate25.1%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,703

Median Home Price$302K

Acres for Sale2984

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season235 days

Annual Rainfall48.1 inches

Avg Summer High92°F

Avg Winter Low29°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation3,257 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado4/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)373 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.3

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K604

Property Crime /100K457

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response22 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital57.6 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage79%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town5 miles

Nearest City64 miles

School District5/10

Farmers Markets3

Public Land Nearby4%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.1%

Ag EconomyWeak