Calhoun County
AR · Pop. 4,717 · Rural County
Calhoun County, Arkansas covers 629 square miles with a population of 4,717 and a density of 7.5 people per square mile, so rural land and genuine privacy are available. The agricultural economy is rated weak, built on hay, haylage, peas. The median home price is $97,000, with an effective property tax rate of 0.5%. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 8a with a 222-day growing season, average summer highs of 91°F and average winter lows of 32.2°F. Annual rainfall averages 49.8 inches, generally adequate for the region's crops and pasture. Dallas County Medical Center is 18 miles away, though without an in-county emergency room. Broadband reaches 89.6% of homes.
Pros
- A long 222-day growing season in USDA zone 8a supports a wide range of crops and multiple plantings.
- A low effective property tax rate of 0.5% holds annual carrying costs down.
- A median home price of $97,000 makes land and property relatively affordable.
- At 7.5 people per square mile, land is available with genuine space and privacy.
- Annual rainfall of 49.8 inches supports rain-fed gardens and pasture in most years.
Cons
- The nearest hospital, Dallas County Medical Center, is 18 miles away, a real consideration for medical needs.
- The agricultural economy is rated weak, so local farm markets, suppliers, and services are limited.
- At 7.5 people per square mile, services, labor, and suppliers are spread thin.
At a glance
Calhoun County, AR is a strong overall fit for homesteading.
- Homestead score
- 100/100
- Median home price
- $97k
- Property tax
- 0.5%
- Growing season
- 222 days (zone 8a)
- Annual rainfall
- 49.8"
- Broadband
- 89.6%
- Nearest hospital
- Dallas County Medical Center, 18 mi
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Homesteading in Calhoun County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Calhoun County?
- Calhoun County is in USDA hardiness zone 8a with a 222-day growing season, average summer highs of 91°F, and average winter lows of 32.2°F. The established crops are hay, haylage, peas.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $97,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.5%. There's no published county per-acre figure, so use recent comparable sales to gauge raw-land value.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 89.6% of homes, so verify service at a specific parcel before purchasing.
- How close is healthcare?
- Dallas County Medical Center is 18 miles away, without an in-county emergency room.
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Figures are sourced from public datasets: U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-year & Gazetteer, USDA NASS Census of Agriculture, USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map, NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020), FEMA National Risk Index, FCC Broadband Data Collection, BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics, HIFLD Hospitals. Always confirm specifics locally before relying on them. See our methodology for how the homestead score is calculated.
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