Perry County

AR · Pop. 82,515 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Perry County is a suburban county in AR with a population of approximately 82,515.

$/Acre: $1,317

Property Tax: 0.62%

Growing Season: 229 days

Broadband: 78%

Safety: 4/10

Density: 50.6/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.62%

Local Sales Tax0.78%

Combined Sales Tax7.28%

Cost of Living Index84.1

Median Household Income$59,122

Poverty Rate22.6%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,317

Median Home Price$298K

Acres for Sale555

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season229 days

Annual Rainfall57 inches

Avg Summer High91°F

Avg Winter Low34°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation3,311 ft

Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado4/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)104 ft

Water AvailabilityLimited

Solar (Avg PSH)4.9

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K718

Property Crime /100K800

Overall Safety4/10

Sheriff Response48 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital14.1 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage78%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town18 miles

Nearest City30 miles

School District9/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby51%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.4%

Ag EconomyModerate