Perry County
AR · Pop. 10,073 · Rural County
Perry County sits in Arkansas across 551 square miles, home to 10,073 people at 18.3 per square mile, so rural land and genuine privacy are available. The agricultural economy is rated weak, built on hay, soybeans, rice. A median home price of $129,000 and an effective property tax rate of 0.52% set the cost of entry. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 8a with a 220-day growing season, average summer highs of 88.1°F and average winter lows of 30.1°F. Annual rainfall averages 51.4 inches, and with drought risk rated high, water storage and irrigation planning matter. CHI St. Vincent Morrilton is 19.2 miles away, though without an in-county emergency room. Broadband reaches 95.5% of homes. On the hazard side, tornado risk is very high, wildfire risk is high, drought risk is high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.
Pros
- A long 220-day growing season in USDA zone 8a supports a wide range of crops and multiple plantings.
- A low effective property tax rate of 0.52% holds annual carrying costs down.
- A median home price of $129,000 makes land and property relatively affordable.
- Broadband reaches 95.5% of homes, making remote work and online farm sales realistic.
- At 18.3 people per square mile, land is available with genuine space and privacy.
Cons
- Tornado risk is very high, so a storm shelter and wind-resistant structures are practical necessities.
- The nearest hospital, CHI St. Vincent Morrilton, is 19.2 miles away, a real consideration for medical needs.
- The agricultural economy is rated weak, so local farm markets, suppliers, and services are limited.
At a glance
Perry County, AR is a strong overall fit for homesteading.
- Homestead score
- 83/100
- Median home price
- $129k
- Property tax
- 0.52%
- Growing season
- 220 days (zone 8a)
- Annual rainfall
- 51.4"
- Broadband
- 95.5%
- Nearest hospital
- CHI St. Vincent Morrilton, 19.2 mi
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Homesteading in Perry County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Perry County?
- Perry County is in USDA hardiness zone 8a with a 220-day growing season, average summer highs of 88.1°F, and average winter lows of 30.1°F. The established crops are hay, soybeans, rice.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $129,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.52%. There's no published county per-acre figure, so use recent comparable sales to gauge raw-land value.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 95.5% of homes, strong coverage that supports remote work for most parcels.
- How close is healthcare?
- CHI St. Vincent Morrilton is 19.2 miles away, without an in-county emergency room.
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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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