Polk County

AR · Pop. 116,336 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Polk County is a suburban county in AR with a population of approximately 116,336.

$/Acre: $2,661

Property Tax: 0.62%

Growing Season: 222 days

Broadband: 65%

Safety: 4/10

Density: 97.8/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 Tax0.33%

Combined Sales Tax6.83%

Cost of Living Index88.1

Median Household Income$84,229

Poverty Rate14.2%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,661

Median Home Price$347K

Acres for Sale3998

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season222 days

Annual Rainfall51 inches

Avg Summer High92°F

Avg Winter Low34°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation2,498 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado6/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)270 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.6

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.12/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K765

Property Crime /100K532

Overall Safety4/10

Sheriff Response31 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital13.4 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage65%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town14 miles

Nearest City29 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby54%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.1%

Ag EconomyModerate