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