Union County

AR · Pop. 118,395 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Union County is a mixed county in AR with a population of approximately 118,395.

$/Acre: $6,339

Property Tax: 0.62%

Growing Season: 230 days

Broadband: 43%

Safety: 4/10

Density: 204.5/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.62%

Local Sales Tax0.46%

Combined Sales Tax6.96%

Cost of Living Index82.8

Median Household Income$65,604

Poverty Rate9.8%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$6,339

Median Home Price$358K

Acres for Sale2818

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season230 days

Annual Rainfall50.4 inches

Avg Summer High91°F

Avg Winter Low34°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation2,958 ft

Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado6/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)184 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.7

Wind Potential4/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K730

Property Crime /100K462

Overall Safety4/10

Sheriff Response44 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital44.9 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage43%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town15 miles

Nearest City48 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby39%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.9%

Ag EconomyWeak