Montgomery County

AR · Pop. 173,642 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Montgomery County is a mixed county in AR with a population of approximately 173,642.

$/Acre: $7,667
Property Tax: 0.62%
Growing Season: 223 days
Broadband: 31%
Safety: 5/10
Density: 362.5/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season

Cons

Strict building codes, Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.62%
Local Sales Tax0.12%
Combined Sales Tax6.62%
Cost of Living Index88.2
Median Household Income$38,350
Poverty Rate12.9%
Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$7,667
Median Home Price$580K
Acres for Sale3593
Building CodeFull IRC
Permit Required
Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning
Tiny Home Friendly
Mobile Home Friendly
Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5
Growing Season223 days
Annual Rainfall57.3 inches
Avg Summer High89°F
Avg Winter Low28°F
Soil TypeSilt
Soil Quality7/10
Elevation3,093 ft
Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10
Wildfire3/10
Tornado6/10
Flood6/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring
Well Depth (avg)123 ft
Water AvailabilityAdequate
Solar (Avg PSH)4.8
Wind Potential6/10
Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated
HOA PrevalenceRare
Livestock Allowed
Chicken OrdinanceRestricted
Burn Permit Required
Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K691
Property Crime /100K728
Overall Safety5/10
Sheriff Response31 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital28.2 miles
Emergency Room
Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage31%
Cell CoveragePoor
Starlink Available
Nearest Town13 miles
Nearest City47 miles
School District8/10
Farmers Markets3
Public Land Nearby8%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.5%
Ag EconomyWeak