Lafayette County

AR · Pop. 97,241 · Suburban County

8Homestead Score

Lafayette County is a suburban county in AR with a population of approximately 97,241.

$/Acre: $2,352

Property Tax: 0.62%

Growing Season: 223 days

Broadband: 89%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 94.2/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, No building codes, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.62%

Local Sales Tax0.4%

Combined Sales Tax6.9%

Cost of Living Index83.6

Median Household Income$56,378

Poverty Rate26%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,352

Median Home Price$365K

Acres for Sale2235

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season223 days

Annual Rainfall54 inches

Avg Summer High90°F

Avg Winter Low28°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation2,818 ft

Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado6/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)129 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.4

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.18/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K498

Property Crime /100K348

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response29 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital18.1 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage89%

Cell CoverageGood

Starlink Available

Nearest Town8 miles

Nearest City26 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby50%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.5%

Ag EconomyModerate