Grant County
AR · Pop. 18,111 · Suburban County
Grant County is a suburban county in Arkansas, spanning 632 square miles with 18,111 residents at a density of 28.7 people per square mile, so rural land and genuine privacy are available. The agricultural economy is rated weak, built on hay, haylage. A median home price of $155,000 and an effective property tax rate of 0.54% set the cost of entry. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 8a with a 216-day growing season, average summer highs of 91°F and average winter lows of 30.9°F. Annual rainfall averages 53 inches, generally adequate for the region's crops and pasture. Arkansas Dept. of Correction-Diagnostic Unit is 19.9 miles away, though without an in-county emergency room. Broadband reaches 94.7% of homes. On the hazard side, tornado risk is high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.
Pros
- A long 216-day growing season in USDA zone 8a supports a wide range of crops and multiple plantings.
- A low effective property tax rate of 0.54% holds annual carrying costs down.
- A median home price of $155,000 makes land and property relatively affordable.
- Broadband reaches 94.7% of homes, making remote work and online farm sales realistic.
- A low unemployment rate of 3.5% reflects a stable local job base.
Cons
- The nearest hospital, Arkansas Dept. of Correction-Diagnostic Unit, is 19.9 miles away, a real consideration for medical needs.
- The agricultural economy is rated weak, so local farm markets, suppliers, and services are limited.
At a glance
Grant County, AR is a strong overall fit for homesteading.
- Homestead score
- 92/100
- Median home price
- $155k
- Property tax
- 0.54%
- Growing season
- 216 days (zone 8a)
- Annual rainfall
- 53"
- Broadband
- 94.7%
- Nearest hospital
- Arkansas Dept. of Correction-Diagnostic Unit, 19.9 mi
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Homesteading in Grant County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Grant County?
- Grant County is in USDA hardiness zone 8a with a 216-day growing season, average summer highs of 91°F, and average winter lows of 30.9°F. The established crops are hay, haylage.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $155,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.54%. County-level per-acre prices aren't published, so compare current local listings for raw land.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 94.7% of homes, strong coverage that supports remote work for most parcels.
- How close is healthcare?
- Arkansas Dept. of Correction-Diagnostic Unit is 19.9 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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