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Poinsett County

AR · Pop. 22,740 · Suburban County

82/100Homestead Score

Poinsett County sits in Arkansas across 758 square miles, home to 22,740 people at 30 per square mile, so rural land and genuine privacy are available. The agricultural economy is rated strong, built on soybeans, rice, cotton. The median home price is $101,000, with an effective property tax rate of 0.51%. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 8a with a 221-day growing season, average summer highs of 88.8°F and average winter lows of 28.8°F. Annual rainfall averages 50.7 inches, and with drought risk rated very high, water storage and irrigation planning matter. Arkansas Continued Care Hospital of Jonesboro is 16.6 miles away, though without an in-county emergency room. Broadband reaches 94.6% of homes. On the hazard side, tornado risk is very high, drought risk is very high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.

Property Tax: 0.51%
Growing Season: 221 days
Broadband: 94.6%
Density: 30/sq mi

Pros

  • A long 221-day growing season in USDA zone 8a supports a wide range of crops and multiple plantings.
  • A low effective property tax rate of 0.51% holds annual carrying costs down.
  • A median home price of $101,000 makes land and property relatively affordable.
  • Broadband reaches 94.6% of homes, making remote work and online farm sales realistic.
  • A strong agricultural economy built on soybeans, rice, cotton 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.
  • Drought risk is very high, making water storage and irrigation infrastructure essential rather than optional.
  • The nearest hospital, Arkansas Continued Care Hospital of Jonesboro, is 16.6 miles away, a real consideration for medical needs.
  • A poverty rate of 20.1% reflects a constrained local economy with limited off-farm income options.

At a glance

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

Homestead score
82/100
Median home price
$101k
Property tax
0.51%
Growing season
221 days (zone 8a)
Annual rainfall
50.7"
Broadband
94.6%
Nearest hospital
Arkansas Continued Care Hospital of Jonesboro, 16.6 mi

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.51%
Median Household Income$47,188
Poverty Rate20.1%

Land & Building

Median Home Price$101K

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8a
Growing Season221 days
Annual Rainfall50.7 inches
Avg Summer High88.8°F
Avg Winter Low28.8°F
Top CropsSoybeans, Rice, Cotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought9/10
Wildfire1/10
Tornado9/10
Flood4/10

Healthcare

Nearest HospitalArkansas Continued Care Hospital of Jonesboro (16.6 mi)
Emergency RoomNo
Healthcare Facilities0

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage94.6%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.3%
Ag EconomyStrong

Homesteading in Poinsett County: FAQ

What is the growing season like in Poinsett County?
Poinsett County is in USDA hardiness zone 8a with a 221-day growing season, average summer highs of 88.8°F, and average winter lows of 28.8°F. The established crops are soybeans, rice, cotton.
How affordable is land and property here?
The median home price is $101,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.51%. There's no published county per-acre figure, so use recent comparable sales to gauge raw-land value.
Is broadband internet available?
Broadband reaches 94.6% of homes, strong coverage that supports remote work for most parcels.
How close is healthcare?
Arkansas Continued Care Hospital of Jonesboro is 16.6 miles away, without an in-county emergency room.

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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.