Independence County

AR · Pop. 77,924 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Independence County is a suburban county in AR with a population of approximately 77,924.

$/Acre: $1,810

Property Tax: 0.62%

Growing Season: 221 days

Broadband: 67%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 75.9/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.62%

Local Sales Tax0.03%

Combined Sales Tax6.53%

Cost of Living Index81.4

Median Household Income$51,779

Poverty Rate16.7%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,810

Median Home Price$277K

Acres for Sale3984

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season221 days

Annual Rainfall52.4 inches

Avg Summer High91°F

Avg Winter Low35°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation3,224 ft

Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado6/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)344 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)5.1

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K622

Property Crime /100K569

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response17 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital15.2 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage67%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town17 miles

Nearest City35 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets0

Public Land Nearby41%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.1%

Ag EconomyModerate