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Miller County

AR · Pop. 42,588 · Suburban County

73/100Homestead Score

Miller County, Arkansas covers 624 square miles with a population of 42,588 and a density of 68.3 people per square mile. The agricultural economy is rated strong, built on cotton, hay, rice. A median home price of $148,000 and an effective property tax rate of 0.62% set the cost of entry. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 8b with a 246-day growing season, average summer highs of 91.7°F and average winter lows of 35.8°F. Annual rainfall averages 49.7 inches, and with drought risk rated very high, water storage and irrigation planning matter. Wadley Regional Medical Center is 12 miles away, though without an in-county emergency room. Broadband reaches 99.9% of homes. On the hazard side, flood risk is high, tornado risk is very high, wildfire risk is very high, drought risk is very high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.

Property Tax: 0.62%
Growing Season: 246 days
Broadband: 99.9%
Density: 68.3/sq mi

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 0.62% holds annual carrying costs down.
  • A median home price of $148,000 makes land and property relatively affordable.
  • Broadband reaches 99.9% of homes, making remote work and online farm sales realistic.
  • A strong agricultural economy built on cotton, hay, rice means local markets, equipment, and know-how are in place.

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.
  • Drought risk is very high, making water storage and irrigation infrastructure essential rather than optional.
  • The nearest hospital, Wadley Regional Medical Center, is 12 miles away, a real consideration for medical needs.
  • A poverty rate of 21% reflects a constrained local economy with limited off-farm income options.

At a glance

Miller County, AR is a strong overall fit for homesteading.

Homestead score
73/100
Median home price
$148k
Property tax
0.62%
Growing season
246 days (zone 8b)
Annual rainfall
49.7"
Broadband
99.9%
Nearest hospital
Wadley Regional Medical Center, 12 mi

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.62%
Median Household Income$49,983
Poverty Rate21%

Land & Building

Median Home Price$148K

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8b
Growing Season246 days
Annual Rainfall49.7 inches
Avg Summer High91.7°F
Avg Winter Low35.8°F
Top CropsCotton, Hay, Rice

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought8/10
Wildfire7/10
Tornado9/10
Flood6/10

Healthcare

Nearest HospitalWadley Regional Medical Center (12 mi)
Emergency RoomNo
Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage99.9%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.9%
Ag EconomyStrong

Homesteading in Miller County: FAQ

What is the growing season like in Miller County?
Miller County is in USDA hardiness zone 8b with a 246-day growing season, average summer highs of 91.7°F, and average winter lows of 35.8°F. The established crops are cotton, hay, rice.
How affordable is land and property here?
The median home price is $148,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.62%. County-level per-acre prices aren't published, so compare current local listings for raw land.
Is broadband internet available?
Broadband reaches 99.9% of homes, strong coverage that supports remote work for most parcels.
How close is healthcare?
Wadley Regional Medical Center is 12 miles away, without an in-county emergency room; there is 1 hospital in the county.

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Data sources

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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.