Randolph County

AR · Pop. 27,863 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Randolph County is a suburban county in AR with a population of approximately 27,863.

$/Acre: $1,562

Property Tax: 0.62%

Growing Season: 236 days

Broadband: 71%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 48.9/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.62%

Local Sales Tax1.61%

Combined Sales Tax8.11%

Cost of Living Index92.4

Median Household Income$80,880

Poverty Rate20%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,562

Median Home Price$242K

Acres for Sale328

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season236 days

Annual Rainfall57.7 inches

Avg Summer High89°F

Avg Winter Low30°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality5/10

Elevation3,394 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought5/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado4/10

Flood6/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)226 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.5

Wind Potential8/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K516

Property Crime /100K650

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response38 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital18.4 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage71%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town15 miles

Nearest City22 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets0

Public Land Nearby13%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.4%

Ag EconomyModerate