Pulaski County
AR · Pop. 398,949 · Urban County
Pulaski County is an urban county in Arkansas, spanning 758 square miles with 398,949 residents at a density of 526.3 people per square mile, a more developed setting where truly rural parcels are scarcer. The agricultural economy is rated moderate, built on soybeans, hay, rice. The median home price is $200,000, with an effective property tax rate of 0.78%. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 8a with a 238-day growing season, average summer highs of 91.3°F and average winter lows of 33.1°F. Annual rainfall averages 49.8 inches, generally adequate for the region's crops and pasture. UAMS Medical Center is 1.5 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 98.5% of homes. On the hazard side, flood risk is very high, tornado risk is very high, wildfire risk is very high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.
Pros
- A long 238-day growing season in USDA zone 8a supports a wide range of crops and multiple plantings.
- A low effective property tax rate of 0.78% holds annual carrying costs down.
- A median home price of $200,000 makes land and property relatively affordable.
- Broadband reaches 98.5% of homes, making remote work and online farm sales realistic.
- UAMS Medical Center, with an emergency room, is just 1.5 miles away — strong local healthcare access.
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.
- Flood risk is very high, so careful parcel siting and flood insurance are essential.
- At 526.3 people per square mile, this is a developed area where finding truly rural acreage is harder and pricier.
At a glance
Pulaski County, AR is a strong overall fit for homesteading.
- Homestead score
- 70/100
- Median home price
- $200k
- Property tax
- 0.78%
- Growing season
- 238 days (zone 8a)
- Annual rainfall
- 49.8"
- Broadband
- 98.5%
- Nearest hospital
- UAMS Medical Center, 1.5 mi
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Homesteading in Pulaski County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Pulaski County?
- Pulaski County is in USDA hardiness zone 8a with a 238-day growing season, average summer highs of 91.3°F, and average winter lows of 33.1°F. The established crops are soybeans, hay, rice.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $200,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.78%. County-level per-acre prices aren't published, so compare current local listings for raw land.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 98.5% of homes, strong coverage that supports remote work for most parcels.
- How close is healthcare?
- UAMS Medical Center is 1.5 miles away and includes an emergency room; there are 21 hospitals 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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