Pike County
AR · Pop. 10,182 · Rural County
Pike County, Arkansas covers 600 square miles with a population of 10,182 and a density of 17 people per square mile, so rural land and genuine privacy are available. The agricultural economy is rated weak, built on hay, haylage, sweet corn. The median home price is $115,000, with an effective property tax rate of 0.56%. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 8a with a 210-day growing season, average summer highs of 89.4°F and average winter lows of 29.5°F. Annual rainfall averages 55.6 inches, generally adequate for the region's crops and pasture. Howard Memorial Hospital is 19.2 miles away, though without an in-county emergency room. Broadband reaches 98.4% of homes. On the hazard side, tornado risk is high, wildfire risk is high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.
Pros
- A long 210-day growing season in USDA zone 8a supports a wide range of crops and multiple plantings.
- A low effective property tax rate of 0.56% holds annual carrying costs down.
- A median home price of $115,000 makes land and property relatively affordable.
- Broadband reaches 98.4% of homes, making remote work and online farm sales realistic.
- At 17 people per square mile, land is available with genuine space and privacy.
Cons
- The nearest hospital, Howard Memorial Hospital, is 19.2 miles away, a real consideration for medical needs.
- A poverty rate of 18.8% reflects a constrained local economy with limited off-farm income options.
- The agricultural economy is rated weak, so local farm markets, suppliers, and services are limited.
At a glance
Pike County, AR is a strong overall fit for homesteading.
- Homestead score
- 90/100
- Median home price
- $115k
- Property tax
- 0.56%
- Growing season
- 210 days (zone 8a)
- Annual rainfall
- 55.6"
- Broadband
- 98.4%
- Nearest hospital
- Howard Memorial Hospital, 19.2 mi
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Homesteading in Pike County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Pike County?
- Pike County is in USDA hardiness zone 8a with a 210-day growing season, average summer highs of 89.4°F, and average winter lows of 29.5°F. The established crops are hay, haylage, sweet corn.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $115,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.56%. There's no published county per-acre figure, so use recent comparable sales to gauge raw-land value.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 98.4% of homes, strong coverage that supports remote work for most parcels.
- How close is healthcare?
- Howard Memorial Hospital 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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