Logan County
AR · Pop. 21,240 · Suburban County
Logan County is a suburban county in Arkansas, spanning 709 square miles with 21,240 residents at a density of 30 people per square mile, so rural land and genuine privacy are available. The agricultural economy is rated moderate, built on hay, soybeans, wheat. The median home price is $127,000, with an effective property tax rate of 0.53%. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 8a with a 219-day growing season, average summer highs of 90.2°F and average winter lows of 30.5°F. Annual rainfall averages 47.6 inches, and with drought risk rated high, water storage and irrigation planning matter. Mercy Hospital Paris is 4.9 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 86.6% of homes. On the hazard side, flood risk is high, tornado risk is very high, wildfire risk is very high, drought risk is high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.
Pros
- A long 219-day growing season in USDA zone 8a supports a wide range of crops and multiple plantings.
- A low effective property tax rate of 0.53% holds annual carrying costs down.
- A median home price of $127,000 makes land and property relatively affordable.
- Mercy Hospital Paris, with an emergency room, is just 4.9 miles away — strong local healthcare access.
Cons
- Wildfire risk is very high, requiring defensible space, fire-resistant construction, and an evacuation plan.
- Tornado risk is very high, so a storm shelter and wind-resistant structures are practical necessities.
- Flood risk is high, so low-lying parcels deserve careful evaluation before purchase.
At a glance
Logan County, AR is a strong overall fit for homesteading.
- Homestead score
- 90/100
- Median home price
- $127k
- Property tax
- 0.53%
- Growing season
- 219 days (zone 8a)
- Annual rainfall
- 47.6"
- Broadband
- 86.6%
- Nearest hospital
- Mercy Hospital Paris, 4.9 mi
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Homesteading in Logan County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Logan County?
- Logan County is in USDA hardiness zone 8a with a 219-day growing season, average summer highs of 90.2°F, and average winter lows of 30.5°F. The established crops are hay, soybeans, wheat.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $127,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.53%. There's no published county per-acre figure, so use recent comparable sales to gauge raw-land value.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 86.6% of homes, so verify service at a specific parcel before purchasing.
- How close is healthcare?
- Mercy Hospital Paris is 4.9 miles away and includes an emergency room; there are 2 hospitals 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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