Ouachita County

AR · Pop. 46,783 · Suburban County

8Homestead Score

Ouachita County is a suburban county in AR with a population of approximately 46,783.

$/Acre: $1,135

Property Tax: 0.62%

Growing Season: 233 days

Broadband: 66%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 39.1/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.62%

Local Sales Tax0.17%

Combined Sales Tax6.67%

Cost of Living Index87.5

Median Household Income$62,999

Poverty Rate11.5%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,135

Median Home Price$261K

Acres for Sale611

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season233 days

Annual Rainfall55.3 inches

Avg Summer High90°F

Avg Winter Low29°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality5/10

Elevation2,709 ft

Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado4/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)163 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.3

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K491

Property Crime /100K388

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response16 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital24.4 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage66%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town14 miles

Nearest City22 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby44%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.6%

Ag EconomyModerate