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