Lincoln County

AR · Pop. 23,177 · Rural County

6Homestead Score

Lincoln County is a rural county in AR with a population of approximately 23,177.

$/Acre: $783

Property Tax: 0.62%

Growing Season: 234 days

Broadband: 54%

Safety: 3/10

Density: 17/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting, Affordable land, Long growing season

Cons

Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.62%

Local Sales Tax1.34%

Combined Sales Tax7.84%

Cost of Living Index82.5

Median Household Income$89,553

Poverty Rate11.3%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$783

Median Home Price$181K

Acres for Sale4319

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season234 days

Annual Rainfall51.8 inches

Avg Summer High92°F

Avg Winter Low35°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation2,075 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado7/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)265 ft

Water AvailabilityLimited

Solar (Avg PSH)4.9

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.12/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K980

Property Crime /100K853

Overall Safety3/10

Sheriff Response15 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital37.1 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage54%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town22 miles

Nearest City52 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets0

Public Land Nearby32%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.8%

Ag EconomyStrong