Stone County

AR · Pop. 180,504 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Stone County is a mixed county in AR with a population of approximately 180,504.

$/Acre: $6,052

Property Tax: 0.62%

Growing Season: 226 days

Broadband: 43%

Safety: 4/10

Density: 212.6/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season

Cons

Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.62%

Local Sales Tax1.42%

Combined Sales Tax7.92%

Cost of Living Index88

Median Household Income$72,536

Poverty Rate23.2%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$6,052

Median Home Price$460K

Acres for Sale4130

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season226 days

Annual Rainfall52.2 inches

Avg Summer High89°F

Avg Winter Low33°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality5/10

Elevation3,464 ft

Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought5/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado4/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)362 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.2

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K716

Property Crime /100K582

Overall Safety4/10

Sheriff Response47 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital49.1 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage43%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town9 miles

Nearest City54 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby46%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.6%

Ag EconomyWeak