Lonoke County
AR · Pop. 74,747 · Suburban County
Lonoke County, Arkansas covers 771 square miles with a population of 74,747 and a density of 96.9 people per square mile. The agricultural economy is rated strong, built on soybeans, rice, corn. A median home price of $184,000 and an effective property tax rate of 0.64% set the cost of entry. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 8a with a 244-day growing season, average summer highs of 89.1°F and average winter lows of 34.8°F. Annual rainfall averages 48.6 inches, and with drought risk rated high, water storage and irrigation planning matter. Cabot Emergency Hospital is 17.6 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 98% of homes. On the hazard side, flood risk is very high, tornado risk is very high, wildfire risk is high, drought risk is high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.
Pros
- A long 244-day growing season in USDA zone 8a supports a wide range of crops and multiple plantings.
- A low effective property tax rate of 0.64% holds annual carrying costs down.
- A median home price of $184,000 makes land and property relatively affordable.
- Broadband reaches 98% of homes, making remote work and online farm sales realistic.
- A strong agricultural economy built on soybeans, rice, corn means local markets, equipment, and know-how are in place.
Cons
- Tornado risk is very high, so a storm shelter and wind-resistant structures are practical necessities.
- Flood risk is very high, so careful parcel siting and flood insurance are essential.
- Wildfire risk is high, so defensible space and fire preparedness should be part of any build plan.
At a glance
Lonoke County, AR is a strong overall fit for homesteading.
- Homestead score
- 75/100
- Median home price
- $184k
- Property tax
- 0.64%
- Growing season
- 244 days (zone 8a)
- Annual rainfall
- 48.6"
- Broadband
- 98%
- Nearest hospital
- Cabot Emergency Hospital, 17.6 mi
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Homesteading in Lonoke County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Lonoke County?
- Lonoke County is in USDA hardiness zone 8a with a 244-day growing season, average summer highs of 89.1°F, and average winter lows of 34.8°F. The established crops are soybeans, rice, corn.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $184,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.64%. County-level per-acre prices aren't published, so compare current local listings for raw land.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 98% of homes, strong coverage that supports remote work for most parcels.
- How close is healthcare?
- Cabot Emergency Hospital is 17.6 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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