Phillips County

AR · Pop. 11,239 · Rural County

7Homestead Score

Phillips County is a rural county in AR with a population of approximately 11,239.

$/Acre: $986

Property Tax: 0.62%

Growing Season: 221 days

Broadband: 62%

Safety: 3/10

Density: 11.5/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting, Affordable land, No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.62%

Local Sales Tax0.05%

Combined Sales Tax6.55%

Cost of Living Index83.4

Median Household Income$60,325

Poverty Rate19.4%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$986

Median Home Price$284K

Acres for Sale1183

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season221 days

Annual Rainfall57.7 inches

Avg Summer High90°F

Avg Winter Low29°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation3,141 ft

Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado4/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)150 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)5.1

Wind Potential8/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K1000

Property Crime /100K875

Overall Safety3/10

Sheriff Response10 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital32.5 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage62%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town26 miles

Nearest City60 miles

School District9/10

Farmers Markets0

Public Land Nearby28%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.3%

Ag EconomyStrong