Washington County

AR · Pop. 168,058 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Washington County is a mixed county in AR with a population of approximately 168,058.

$/Acre: $4,680

Property Tax: 0.62%

Growing Season: 231 days

Broadband: 58%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 185.5/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season

Cons

Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.62%

Local Sales Tax1.64%

Combined Sales Tax8.14%

Cost of Living Index90.6

Median Household Income$53,885

Poverty Rate19.2%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$4,680

Median Home Price$301K

Acres for Sale2127

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season231 days

Annual Rainfall51.6 inches

Avg Summer High89°F

Avg Winter Low34°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation3,455 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado5/10

Flood6/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)149 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.4

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K552

Property Crime /100K469

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response44 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital55.4 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage58%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town11 miles

Nearest City48 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby42%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.3%

Ag EconomyWeak