Marion County

AR · Pop. 78,959 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Marion County is a suburban county in AR with a population of approximately 78,959.

$/Acre: $2,175

Property Tax: 0.62%

Growing Season: 230 days

Broadband: 75%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 69/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.62%

Local Sales Tax1.12%

Combined Sales Tax7.62%

Cost of Living Index87.2

Median Household Income$59,314

Poverty Rate15.8%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,175

Median Home Price$333K

Acres for Sale3172

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season230 days

Annual Rainfall48.6 inches

Avg Summer High91°F

Avg Winter Low32°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation2,488 ft

Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado5/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)229 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.4

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.18/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K512

Property Crime /100K657

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response12 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital13.8 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage75%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town16 miles

Nearest City31 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby28%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.3%

Ag EconomyModerate