Pike County

AR · Pop. 75,763 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Pike County is a suburban county in AR with a population of approximately 75,763.

$/Acre: $1,956

Property Tax: 0.62%

Growing Season: 232 days

Broadband: 89%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 80.8/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.62%

Local Sales Tax0.44%

Combined Sales Tax6.94%

Cost of Living Index89.6

Median Household Income$65,819

Poverty Rate21.9%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,956

Median Home Price$208K

Acres for Sale4326

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season232 days

Annual Rainfall50.8 inches

Avg Summer High92°F

Avg Winter Low33°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality5/10

Elevation3,005 ft

Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought5/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado6/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)173 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.8

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.12/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K537

Property Crime /100K456

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response27 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital20.8 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage89%

Cell CoverageGood

Starlink Available

Nearest Town9 miles

Nearest City38 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby1%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.9%

Ag EconomyModerate