Izard County
AR · Pop. 13,866 · Rural County
Izard County is a rural county in Arkansas, spanning 580 square miles with 13,866 residents at a density of 23.9 people per square mile, so rural land and genuine privacy are available. The agricultural economy is rated moderate, built on hay, haylage, pumpkins. A median home price of $122,000 and an effective property tax rate of 0.58% set the cost of entry. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 7b with a 182-day growing season, average summer highs of 88.9°F and average winter lows of 24.8°F. Annual rainfall averages 47.4 inches, generally adequate for the region's crops and pasture. Izard County Medical Center, Llc is 12.2 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 89.1% of homes. On the hazard side, flood risk is high, tornado risk is high, wildfire risk is very high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.
Pros
- A low effective property tax rate of 0.58% holds annual carrying costs down.
- A median home price of $122,000 makes land and property relatively affordable.
- At 23.9 people per square mile, land is available with genuine space and privacy.
- Annual rainfall of 47.4 inches supports rain-fed gardens and pasture in most years.
Cons
- Wildfire risk is very high, requiring defensible space, fire-resistant construction, and an evacuation plan.
- A poverty rate of 21.1% reflects a constrained local economy with limited off-farm income options.
- Flood risk is high, so low-lying parcels deserve careful evaluation before purchase.
At a glance
Izard County, AR is a strong overall fit for homesteading.
- Homestead score
- 90/100
- Median home price
- $122k
- Property tax
- 0.58%
- Growing season
- 182 days (zone 7b)
- Annual rainfall
- 47.4"
- Broadband
- 89.1%
- Nearest hospital
- Izard County Medical Center, Llc, 12.2 mi
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Homesteading in Izard County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Izard County?
- Izard County is in USDA hardiness zone 7b with a 182-day growing season, average summer highs of 88.9°F, and average winter lows of 24.8°F. The established crops are hay, haylage, pumpkins.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $122,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.58%. Per-acre raw-land prices vary widely by parcel here, so check active listings for current rates.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 89.1% of homes, so verify service at a specific parcel before purchasing.
- How close is healthcare?
- Izard County Medical Center, Llc is 12.2 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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