Country land in Arkansas
How much good country Arkansas has, where it is, and what to know before you buy: growing season, homeschool rules, internet and prices. "Good country" here means land past the suburbs and their buffer, off the busiest roads, scored by the Land Finder.
The best counties for country living
Ranked by how much of each county scores as good country (fast-growing counties ranked a little lower).
| County (towns) | Good country | Growth | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newton County Wayton, Jasper | 100% | -0.7%/yr | Score a spot |
| Madison County Huntsville, Hindsville | 100% | +1.8%/yr | Score a spot |
| Searcy County Marshall, Gilbert | 100% | +0.0%/yr | Score a spot |
| Cleveland County Rison, Kingsland | 100% | -0.6%/yr | Score a spot |
| Calhoun County Hampton, Harrell | 100% | -0.2%/yr | Score a spot |
| Montgomery County Norman, Black Springs | 99% | +0.1%/yr | Score a spot |
| Fulton County Salem, Viola | 100% | +0.9%/yr | Score a spot |
| Pike County Murfreesboro, Daisy | 99% | -0.3%/yr | Score a spot |
| Perry County Adona, Perryville | 99% | +0.5%/yr | Score a spot |
| Franklin County Ozark, Wiederkehr Village | 99% | +0.7%/yr | Score a spot |
Growing fast (2.5%+ a year since 2020; today's country can become tomorrow's suburb): Benton County.
Homeschool rules
A notice of intent to the local school district each year (generally by August 15). No required curriculum, hours, testing or parent qualifications. Families in the state Education Freedom Account (about $6,800 per student, open to all from 2025-26) must take a yearly norm-referenced test.
Not legal advice; laws change. Verify with the state and your school district. Source
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