Lawrence County

AR · Pop. 59,750 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Lawrence County is a suburban county in AR with a population of approximately 59,750.

$/Acre: $2,092

Property Tax: 0.62%

Growing Season: 238 days

Broadband: 61%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 79.8/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 Tax0.46%

Combined Sales Tax6.96%

Cost of Living Index86.3

Median Household Income$42,110

Poverty Rate16.5%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,092

Median Home Price$184K

Acres for Sale2436

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season238 days

Annual Rainfall53.6 inches

Avg Summer High91°F

Avg Winter Low31°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation1,911 ft

Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado5/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)270 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.9

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.12/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K633

Property Crime /100K483

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response50 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital19.8 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage61%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town6 miles

Nearest City23 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby56%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.6%

Ag EconomyModerate