Saline County

AR · Pop. 76,810 · Mixed County

7Homestead Score

Saline County is a mixed county in AR with a population of approximately 76,810.

$/Acre: $4,342
Property Tax: 0.62%
Growing Season: 234 days
Broadband: 75%
Safety: 5/10
Density: 165.9/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.62%
Local Sales Tax1.05%
Combined Sales Tax7.55%
Cost of Living Index85
Median Household Income$35,861
Poverty Rate23.2%
Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$4,342
Median Home Price$329K
Acres for Sale4590
Building CodeBasic
Permit Required
Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning
Tiny Home Friendly
Mobile Home Friendly
Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8
Growing Season234 days
Annual Rainfall51 inches
Avg Summer High91°F
Avg Winter Low35°F
Soil TypeClay
Soil Quality8/10
Elevation3,516 ft
Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought5/10
Wildfire2/10
Tornado4/10
Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal
Well Depth (avg)294 ft
Water AvailabilityAdequate
Solar (Avg PSH)4.2
Wind Potential6/10
Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated
HOA PrevalenceRare
Livestock Allowed
Chicken OrdinanceAllowed
Burn Permit Required
Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K630
Property Crime /100K620
Overall Safety5/10
Sheriff Response17 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital42 miles
Emergency Room
Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage75%
Cell CoverageFair
Starlink Available
Nearest Town12 miles
Nearest City65 miles
School District7/10
Farmers Markets2
Public Land Nearby42%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.2%
Ag EconomyWeak