Sharp County

AR · Pop. 118,315 · Suburban County

8Homestead Score

Sharp County is a suburban county in AR with a population of approximately 118,315.

$/Acre: $1,608

Property Tax: 0.62%

Growing Season: 229 days

Broadband: 90%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 69.3/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, No building codes, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.62%

Local Sales Tax1.13%

Combined Sales Tax7.63%

Cost of Living Index87.1

Median Household Income$53,362

Poverty Rate12.9%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,608

Median Home Price$242K

Acres for Sale3658

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season229 days

Annual Rainfall50.4 inches

Avg Summer High90°F

Avg Winter Low29°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality9/10

Elevation3,312 ft

Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado7/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)241 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.3

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 /100K623

Property Crime /100K638

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response43 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital11.7 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage90%

Cell CoverageGood

Starlink Available

Nearest Town8 miles

Nearest City31 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby35%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.8%

Ag EconomyModerate