Sevier County

AR · Pop. 71,537 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Sevier County is a suburban county in AR with a population of approximately 71,537.

$/Acre: $2,624
Property Tax: 0.62%
Growing Season: 236 days
Broadband: 77%
Safety: 5/10
Density: 89.1/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.62%
Local Sales Tax1.44%
Combined Sales Tax7.94%
Cost of Living Index94.6
Median Household Income$55,294
Poverty Rate15%
Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,624
Median Home Price$282K
Acres for Sale301
Building CodeBasic
Permit Required
Zoning TypeLimited Zoning
Tiny Home Friendly
Mobile Home Friendly
Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5
Growing Season236 days
Annual Rainfall54.7 inches
Avg Summer High90°F
Avg Winter Low34°F
Soil TypeSilt
Soil Quality8/10
Elevation2,269 ft
Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10
Wildfire4/10
Tornado7/10
Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring
Well Depth (avg)325 ft
Water AvailabilityAbundant
Solar (Avg PSH)4.9
Wind Potential5/10
Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated
HOA PrevalenceSome
Livestock Allowed
Chicken OrdinanceRestricted
Burn Permit Required
Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K603
Property Crime /100K499
Overall Safety5/10
Sheriff Response17 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital10.1 miles
Emergency Room
Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage77%
Cell CoverageFair
Starlink Available
Nearest Town15 miles
Nearest City28 miles
School District8/10
Farmers Markets1
Public Land Nearby23%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5%
Ag EconomyModerate