Prairie County

AR · Pop. 189,585 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Prairie County is a mixed county in AR with a population of approximately 189,585.

$/Acre: $6,148

Property Tax: 0.62%

Growing Season: 236 days

Broadband: 51%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 349.8/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season

Cons

Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.62%

Local Sales Tax0.41%

Combined Sales Tax6.91%

Cost of Living Index91.6

Median Household Income$40,512

Poverty Rate21%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$6,148

Median Home Price$389K

Acres for Sale1114

Building CodeFull IBC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season236 days

Annual Rainfall51.3 inches

Avg Summer High90°F

Avg Winter Low35°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation3,595 ft

Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought5/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado6/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)307 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.3

Wind Potential8/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K584

Property Crime /100K370

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response22 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital38.9 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage51%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town11 miles

Nearest City60 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby44%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.6%

Ag EconomyWeak