Van Buren County

AR · Pop. 12,188 · Rural County

6Homestead Score

Van Buren County is a rural county in AR with a population of approximately 12,188.

$/Acre: $859

Property Tax: 0.62%

Growing Season: 220 days

Broadband: 53%

Safety: 4/10

Density: 7.2/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting, Affordable land, Long growing season

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.62%

Local Sales Tax1.38%

Combined Sales Tax7.88%

Cost of Living Index85.4

Median Household Income$68,763

Poverty Rate10%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$859

Median Home Price$205K

Acres for Sale4812

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season220 days

Annual Rainfall50 inches

Avg Summer High91°F

Avg Winter Low33°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation1,906 ft

Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado7/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)352 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.2

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K861

Property Crime /100K723

Overall Safety4/10

Sheriff Response43 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital21 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage53%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town21 miles

Nearest City58 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby38%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.6%

Ag EconomyStrong