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