Monroe County

AR · Pop. 167,256 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Monroe County is a mixed county in AR with a population of approximately 167,256.

$/Acre: $7,162

Property Tax: 0.62%

Growing Season: 229 days

Broadband: 78%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 324.1/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.62%

Local Sales Tax1.11%

Combined Sales Tax7.61%

Cost of Living Index87

Median Household Income$70,402

Poverty Rate13.9%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$7,162

Median Home Price$553K

Acres for Sale2391

Building CodeFull IBC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season229 days

Annual Rainfall50.8 inches

Avg Summer High89°F

Avg Winter Low34°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation2,377 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado7/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)298 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.7

Wind Potential8/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K491

Property Crime /100K459

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response40 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital54.8 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage78%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town16 miles

Nearest City60 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets3

Public Land Nearby58%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.7%

Ag EconomyWeak