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