Dallas County
AR · Pop. 6,351 · Rural County
Dallas County sits in Arkansas across 667 square miles, home to 6,351 people at 9.5 per square mile, so rural land and genuine privacy are available. The agricultural economy is rated weak, built on hay. A median home price of $98,000 and an effective property tax rate of 0.47% set the cost of entry. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 8a with a 206-day growing season, average summer highs of 91°F and average winter lows of 30.8°F. Annual rainfall averages 53.2 inches, generally adequate for the region's crops and pasture. Dallas County Medical Center is 17 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 74.1% of homes.
Pros
- A long 206-day growing season in USDA zone 8a supports a wide range of crops and multiple plantings.
- A low effective property tax rate of 0.47% holds annual carrying costs down.
- A median home price of $98,000 makes land and property relatively affordable.
- At 9.5 people per square mile, land is available with genuine space and privacy.
- Annual rainfall of 53.2 inches supports rain-fed gardens and pasture in most years.
Cons
- Broadband reaches only 74.1% of homes, a real gap for remote work or online sales.
- The agricultural economy is rated weak, so local farm markets, suppliers, and services are limited.
- At 9.5 people per square mile, services, labor, and suppliers are spread thin.
At a glance
Dallas County, AR is a strong overall fit for homesteading.
- Homestead score
- 98/100
- Median home price
- $98k
- Property tax
- 0.47%
- Growing season
- 206 days (zone 8a)
- Annual rainfall
- 53.2"
- Broadband
- 74.1%
- Nearest hospital
- Dallas County Medical Center, 17 mi
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Homesteading in Dallas County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Dallas County?
- Dallas County is in USDA hardiness zone 8a with a 206-day growing season, average summer highs of 91°F, and average winter lows of 30.8°F. The established crops are hay.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $98,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.47%. There's no published county per-acre figure, so use recent comparable sales to gauge raw-land value.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 74.1% of homes, so verify service at a specific parcel before purchasing.
- How close is healthcare?
- Dallas County Medical Center is 17 miles away and includes an emergency room; there is 1 hospital in the county.
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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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