Newton County

AR · Pop. 111,519 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Newton County is a suburban county in AR with a population of approximately 111,519.

$/Acre: $2,328
Property Tax: 0.62%
Growing Season: 233 days
Broadband: 86%
Safety: 6/10
Density: 78.9/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.62%
Local Sales Tax0.12%
Combined Sales Tax6.62%
Cost of Living Index83.5
Median Household Income$64,483
Poverty Rate11.6%
Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,328
Median Home Price$191K
Acres for Sale4458
Building CodeBasic
Permit Required
Zoning TypeLimited Zoning
Tiny Home Friendly
Mobile Home Friendly
Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6
Growing Season233 days
Annual Rainfall50.8 inches
Avg Summer High91°F
Avg Winter Low29°F
Soil TypeSilt
Soil Quality7/10
Elevation3,643 ft
Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10
Wildfire4/10
Tornado7/10
Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring
Well Depth (avg)334 ft
Water AvailabilityAbundant
Solar (Avg PSH)4.8
Wind Potential5/10
Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

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

Safety

Violent Crime /100K479
Property Crime /100K409
Overall Safety6/10
Sheriff Response39 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital18.8 miles
Emergency Room
Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage86%
Cell CoverageGood
Starlink Available
Nearest Town11 miles
Nearest City22 miles
School District6/10
Farmers Markets3
Public Land Nearby11%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.2%
Ag EconomyModerate