Jackson County

AR · Pop. 191,409 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Jackson County is a mixed county in AR with a population of approximately 191,409.

$/Acre: $3,712

Property Tax: 0.62%

Growing Season: 239 days

Broadband: 61%

Safety: 4/10

Density: 125.9/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.62%

Local Sales Tax1.04%

Combined Sales Tax7.54%

Cost of Living Index90.1

Median Household Income$64,957

Poverty Rate22.4%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$3,712

Median Home Price$271K

Acres for Sale1672

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season239 days

Annual Rainfall52.4 inches

Avg Summer High90°F

Avg Winter Low33°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation3,162 ft

Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado5/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)382 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.6

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.18/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K711

Property Crime /100K498

Overall Safety4/10

Sheriff Response36 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital48.9 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities6

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage61%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town8 miles

Nearest City56 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets3

Public Land Nearby53%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.2%

Ag EconomyWeak