Little River County
AR · Pop. 11,959 · Rural County
Little River County sits in Arkansas across 531 square miles, home to 11,959 people at 22.5 per square mile, so rural land and genuine privacy are available. The agricultural economy is rated moderate, built on hay, soybeans, corn. The median home price is $113,000, with an effective property tax rate of 0.48%. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 8b with a 246-day growing season, average summer highs of 91.8°F and average winter lows of 34.9°F. Annual rainfall averages 52.1 inches, and with drought risk rated very high, water storage and irrigation planning matter. Little River Memorial Hospital is 6.3 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 81.4% of homes. On the hazard side, flood risk is high, tornado risk is high, drought risk is very high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.
Pros
- A long 246-day growing season in USDA zone 8b supports a wide range of crops and multiple plantings.
- A low effective property tax rate of 0.48% holds annual carrying costs down.
- A median home price of $113,000 makes land and property relatively affordable.
- Little River Memorial Hospital, with an emergency room, is just 6.3 miles away — strong local healthcare access.
- At 22.5 people per square mile, land is available with genuine space and privacy.
Cons
- Drought risk is very high, making water storage and irrigation infrastructure essential rather than optional.
- Flood risk is high, so low-lying parcels deserve careful evaluation before purchase.
At a glance
Little River County, AR is a strong overall fit for homesteading.
- Homestead score
- 93/100
- Median home price
- $113k
- Property tax
- 0.48%
- Growing season
- 246 days (zone 8b)
- Annual rainfall
- 52.1"
- Broadband
- 81.4%
- Nearest hospital
- Little River Memorial Hospital, 6.3 mi
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Homesteading in Little River County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Little River County?
- Little River County is in USDA hardiness zone 8b with a 246-day growing season, average summer highs of 91.8°F, and average winter lows of 34.9°F. The established crops are hay, soybeans, corn.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $113,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.48%. There's no published county per-acre figure, so use recent comparable sales to gauge raw-land value.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 81.4% of homes, so verify service at a specific parcel before purchasing.
- How close is healthcare?
- Little River Memorial Hospital is 6.3 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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