Hot Spring County

AR · Pop. 43,867 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Hot Spring County is a suburban county in AR with a population of approximately 43,867.

$/Acre: $857

Property Tax: 0.62%

Growing Season: 237 days

Broadband: 89%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 37.5/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.62%

Local Sales Tax1.09%

Combined Sales Tax7.59%

Cost of Living Index94.1

Median Household Income$88,627

Poverty Rate22.2%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$857

Median Home Price$148K

Acres for Sale3900

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season237 days

Annual Rainfall51.6 inches

Avg Summer High89°F

Avg Winter Low28°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation3,636 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado4/10

Flood6/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)324 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.6

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K499

Property Crime /100K323

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response13 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital23.8 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage89%

Cell CoverageGood

Starlink Available

Nearest Town19 miles

Nearest City32 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby11%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.5%

Ag EconomyModerate