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