Izard County

AR · Pop. 29,511 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Izard County is a suburban county in AR with a population of approximately 29,511.

$/Acre: $971

Property Tax: 0.62%

Growing Season: 228 days

Broadband: 61%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 35.1/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Long growing season

Cons

Strict building codes

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.62%

Local Sales Tax1.64%

Combined Sales Tax8.14%

Cost of Living Index92.8

Median Household Income$45,267

Poverty Rate18.6%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$971

Median Home Price$232K

Acres for Sale1332

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season228 days

Annual Rainfall53.1 inches

Avg Summer High89°F

Avg Winter Low32°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation3,556 ft

Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado5/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)127 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.4

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K398

Property Crime /100K409

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response40 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital20.5 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage61%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town6 miles

Nearest City40 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby4%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.2%

Ag EconomyModerate