Howard County

AR · Pop. 95,441 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Howard County is a mixed county in AR with a population of approximately 95,441.

$/Acre: $6,518
Property Tax: 0.62%
Growing Season: 238 days
Broadband: 63%
Safety: 5/10
Density: 276.6/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season

Cons

Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.62%
Local Sales Tax1.76%
Combined Sales Tax8.26%
Cost of Living Index92.6
Median Household Income$53,927
Poverty Rate19.3%
Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$6,518
Median Home Price$434K
Acres for Sale3621
Building CodeFull IBC
Permit Required
Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning
Tiny Home Friendly
Mobile Home Friendly
Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5
Growing Season238 days
Annual Rainfall50.2 inches
Avg Summer High92°F
Avg Winter Low34°F
Soil TypeSandy
Soil Quality7/10
Elevation3,786 ft
Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10
Wildfire2/10
Tornado4/10
Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal
Well Depth (avg)266 ft
Water AvailabilityAdequate
Solar (Avg PSH)4.8
Wind Potential5/10
Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated
HOA PrevalenceRare
Livestock Allowed
Chicken OrdinanceRestricted
Burn Permit Required
Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K590
Property Crime /100K466
Overall Safety5/10
Sheriff Response11 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital54.7 miles
Emergency Room
Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage63%
Cell CoverageFair
Starlink Available
Nearest Town8 miles
Nearest City57 miles
School District8/10
Farmers Markets2
Public Land Nearby18%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.1%
Ag EconomyWeak