Jefferson County

AR · Pop. 177,241 · Mixed County

7Homestead Score

Jefferson County is a mixed county in AR with a population of approximately 177,241.

$/Acre: $6,557

Property Tax: 0.62%

Growing Season: 232 days

Broadband: 79%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 259.5/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.62%

Local Sales Tax1.27%

Combined Sales Tax7.77%

Cost of Living Index85.6

Median Household Income$71,950

Poverty Rate8.7%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$6,557

Median Home Price$423K

Acres for Sale3445

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season232 days

Annual Rainfall48.7 inches

Avg Summer High90°F

Avg Winter Low33°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality9/10

Elevation2,048 ft

Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado4/10

Flood6/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)152 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.6

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K654

Property Crime /100K558

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response35 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital21.3 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage79%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town17 miles

Nearest City57 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby37%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.4%

Ag EconomyWeak