Poinsett County

AR · Pop. 67,423 · Suburban County

8Homestead Score

Poinsett County is a suburban county in AR with a population of approximately 67,423.

$/Acre: $1,265

Property Tax: 0.62%

Growing Season: 225 days

Broadband: 82%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 38.6/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, No building codes, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.62%

Local Sales Tax0.09%

Combined Sales Tax6.59%

Cost of Living Index83

Median Household Income$48,627

Poverty Rate11.9%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,265

Median Home Price$157K

Acres for Sale4159

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season225 days

Annual Rainfall54.9 inches

Avg Summer High90°F

Avg Winter Low29°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation1,762 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought5/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado7/10

Flood6/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)208 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.3

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K678

Property Crime /100K723

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response40 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital24 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage82%

Cell CoverageGood

Starlink Available

Nearest Town8 miles

Nearest City35 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby55%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5%

Ag EconomyModerate