Madison County

AR · Pop. 10,859 · Rural County

7Homestead Score

Madison County is a rural county in AR with a population of approximately 10,859.

$/Acre: $901

Property Tax: 0.62%

Growing Season: 229 days

Broadband: 39%

Safety: 4/10

Density: 17.3/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting, Affordable land, No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.62%

Local Sales Tax0.06%

Combined Sales Tax6.56%

Cost of Living Index88.8

Median Household Income$90,578

Poverty Rate21.8%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$901

Median Home Price$246K

Acres for Sale4732

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season229 days

Annual Rainfall50.6 inches

Avg Summer High92°F

Avg Winter Low34°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation2,999 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado7/10

Flood6/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)109 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.6

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K808

Property Crime /100K929

Overall Safety4/10

Sheriff Response28 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital58.6 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage39%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town26 miles

Nearest City57 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby21%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.6%

Ag EconomyStrong