Johnson County

Johnson County is located in west-central Arkansas, bordered by the Arkansas River Valley and the northern edge of the Ouachita Mountains. Established in 1833 and named for U.S. Vice President Richard M. Johnson, the county developed around agriculture and small communities tied to regional trade corridors. It is a small, largely rural county with a population of roughly 26,000 (2020 census). The landscape includes rolling hills, forested uplands, and river-valley terrain, reflecting its position between the Ozark-influenced highlands to the north and the Ouachita foothills to the south. Economic activity includes government and education employment centered in Clarksville, along with manufacturing, agriculture, and outdoor-resource industries. Cultural life reflects River Valley traditions, with community institutions shaped by churches, schools, and local civic organizations. The county seat and largest city is Clarksville, which serves as the primary administrative and service center.

Johnson County is located in west-central Arkansas in the Arkansas River Valley region, with Clarksville as the county seat. The county lies along the Interstate 40 corridor between the Ozark foothills to the north and the Arkansas River to the south.

Population Size

According to the U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts for Johnson County, Arkansas, the county’s population was 22,863 (2020), with a 2023 population estimate of 23,232.

Age & Gender

According to the U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts (most recent five-year ACS profile shown on that page), Johnson County’s age structure includes:

• Under 18 years: ~20%
• 65 years and over: ~18%

Gender composition (ACS 5-year, as presented by QuickFacts):

• Female: ~50%
• Male: ~50%

Racial & Ethnic Composition

According to the U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts (ACS 5-year):

• White alone: ~91%
• Black or African American alone: ~1%
• American Indian and Alaska Native alone: ~1%
• Asian alone: ~1%
• Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone: ~0.1%
• Two or more races: ~5%
• Hispanic or Latino (of any race): ~4%

Household & Housing Data

According to the U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts (ACS 5-year and decennial counts as shown on that page), key household and housing indicators include:

• Households: ~8,900
• Average household size: ~2.45 persons
• Owner-occupied housing unit rate: ~68%
• Median value of owner-occupied housing units: ~$150,000
• Median gross rent: ~$800
• Housing units: ~10,300

For local government and planning resources, visit the Johnson County, Arkansas official website.

Johnson County, Arkansas is largely rural with small towns and low population density, conditions that typically raise per‑mile costs for last‑mile networks and can constrain always‑on digital communication such as email.

Direct, county-level email usage statistics are not routinely published; broadband subscription, computer access, and demographics are commonly used proxies. The most recent American Community Survey (ACS) tables from the U.S. Census Bureau (American Community Survey) provide county indicators for household internet/broadband subscriptions and computer ownership, which track the practical ability to use email at home. ACS age distributions for Johnson County show the share of residents in older age brackets relative to children and working-age adults; older populations often correlate with lower adoption of some online services, including email, compared with prime working ages.

Gender balance is available in ACS but is generally a weaker predictor of email adoption than age and connectivity.

Connectivity limitations are reflected in rural coverage gaps and service availability reported in the FCC National Broadband Map, which documents broadband technologies and locations served, informing constraints on reliable email access.

Johnson County is in west-central Arkansas in the Arkansas River Valley, with the Ozark National Forest to the north and a mix of small municipalities (including Clarksville, the county seat) and extensive rural areas. This combination of mountainous/wooded terrain and low-to-moderate population density outside town centers is a common driver of uneven mobile signal strength, fewer tower sites per square mile, and greater reliance on a limited number of backhaul corridors compared with more urban counties.

Key distinctions: availability vs. adoption

Network availability refers to where mobile operators report service (coverage footprint, generations such as LTE/5G, and advertised performance).
Adoption refers to whether residents actually subscribe to mobile service, and whether households rely on mobile as their primary internet connection. County-specific adoption indicators are often available only through modeled estimates or survey microdata that is not routinely published at the county level.

Mobile penetration and access indicators (county-level where available)

Household connectivity and “mobile-only” reliance (best-available public proxies)

County-level “mobile penetration” is not typically published as a single official metric. Publicly accessible proxies for Johnson County include:

• Household internet subscription categories (including cellular data plan subscriptions) from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (ACS). ACS tables can be queried for Johnson County to separate:

  • households with cellular data plan subscriptions,
  • households with broadband such as cable/fiber/DSL, and
  • households with no internet subscription.
    Source: Census.gov (data.census.gov).

• Modeled broadband availability and service context from state and federal broadband mapping programs, which help interpret why households may adopt mobile-only service (for example, where fixed broadband options are limited or more expensive).
  Sources: FCC National Broadband Map; Arkansas State Broadband Office.

Limitation: ACS can indicate the share of households reporting a “cellular data plan” subscription, but it does not measure signal quality at the home, in-vehicle reliability, or the share of individuals carrying a mobile phone. Carrier subscription counts are generally reported at market levels rather than county.

Network availability (4G/5G) in Johnson County

4G LTE

• LTE is broadly reported across most populated corridors and towns in the county, with variability in rural hollows, forested areas, and mountainous terrain that can reduce signal reach and indoor coverage.
• The most standardized public view is carrier-reported availability on the FCC map. The FCC map can be filtered to mobile broadband and viewed at address/area scale for Johnson County.
  Source: FCC National Broadband Map.

5G (availability vs. experience)

• 5G availability is generally more location-dependent than LTE, with the most consistent 5G presence typically concentrated near towns, major roads, and higher-traffic areas where operators prioritize upgrades.
• The FCC map reports 5G coverage as submitted by providers; it does not guarantee consistent on-the-ground performance everywhere within the reported polygon.
  Source: FCC National Broadband Map.

Limitation: Countywide summaries of 4G/5G “percent covered” depend on the definition used (population-weighted vs. land-area-weighted). The FCC map supports local inspection, but interpreting it as a single countywide percentage requires additional GIS processing and methodological choices.

Mobile internet usage patterns

Typical usage patterns observable from public data

Public county-level datasets generally do not publish detailed mobile usage volumes (GB per month), application mix, or peak-hour behavior. What can be stated with supporting sources:

• Mobile broadband is a practical substitute where fixed broadband options are limited. In rural parts of Arkansas, cellular data plans are commonly reported as an internet subscription category in ACS, and mobile coverage is often used to bridge gaps where fixed networks are less available.
  Source for subscription categories: Census.gov.
  Context on broadband planning/mapping: Arkansas State Broadband Office, FCC National Broadband Map.

• Technology generation (LTE vs 5G) does not directly equal user experience. Actual speeds depend on spectrum holdings, backhaul capacity, tower density, terrain, device capabilities, and congestion—factors not captured as county-level “usage patterns” in standard federal datasets.
  Source for availability reporting framework: FCC National Broadband Map.

Common device types (smartphones vs. other devices)

• Smartphones are the dominant device type for mobile connectivity nationally, and ACS device questions (where used) and national surveys consistently reflect smartphone primacy over basic phones. However, publicly accessible, county-specific breakdowns of smartphones vs. basic/feature phones are not routinely published in official county tables.
• Household device ownership and internet access types are partially observable through ACS (for example, presence of computing devices and categories of internet subscription), but ACS does not provide a direct county-level “smartphone vs feature phone” inventory in a standardized, widely published table for every locality.
  Source: Census.gov.

Limitation: Device-type distributions are more commonly available at state or national levels from survey organizations; county-level device-type shares are usually not available without proprietary datasets.

Demographic and geographic factors influencing mobile usage and connectivity

Geography and terrain

• Mountainous and forested terrain in and near the Ozark foothills and national forest areas can reduce line-of-sight propagation, create shadowing, and increase variability in indoor coverage, especially away from highways and towns.
• Low-density settlement patterns outside Clarksville and other small communities reduce the economic incentive for dense tower placement, making coverage more corridor-focused.

Settlement patterns and transportation corridors

• Connectivity is often strongest along highways and within incorporated places where demand is concentrated and where backhaul and power are easier to provision.
• Rural areas can experience larger “coverage footprints” with fewer sites, which can increase congestion per site and reduce typical speeds at peak times; this is a common rural network planning dynamic but is not quantified specifically for Johnson County in public federal tables.

Socioeconomic factors (adoption-focused)

• Income, age, and educational attainment influence subscription adoption and the likelihood of relying on cellular data plans as a primary internet connection. These characteristics are available for Johnson County via ACS and can be compared to statewide averages.
  Source: Census.gov.

• Fixed-broadband availability and pricing context can influence mobile-only household adoption. County-level fixed availability is viewable through federal and state mapping resources, which help distinguish whether mobile adoption reflects preference or constrained fixed options.
  Sources: FCC National Broadband Map; Arkansas State Broadband Office.

Data availability and limitations (county-specific)

• Best sources for network availability (coverage): FCC provider-reported mobile coverage layers.
  Source: FCC National Broadband Map.
• Best sources for household adoption proxies: ACS household internet subscription tables (including cellular data plan subscription).
  Source: Census.gov.
• Common gaps at county scale: smartphone vs feature phone shares, carrier-by-carrier subscriber counts, and measured mobile performance (drive-test or crowdsourced speed distributions) published as official county statistics.

Reference links

• FCC National Broadband Map (mobile coverage layers)
• U.S. Census Bureau (ACS tables for internet subscriptions and demographics)
• Arkansas State Broadband Office (state mapping and broadband planning context)
• Johnson County, Arkansas official website

Johnson County is a predominantly rural county in west‑central Arkansas anchored by Clarksville (the county seat) along the Interstate 40 corridor. The local economy is shaped by retail, services, manufacturing, and education (including the University of the Ozarks in Clarksville), with broadband availability and commuting patterns typical of smaller Arkansas counties influencing how residents access social platforms (mobile-first use and strong reliance on a few mainstream apps).

User statistics (penetration / active use)

• Local (county-specific) penetration: Public, county‑level social media penetration estimates are not consistently published by major survey organizations; most authoritative U.S. sources report at national or state level rather than by county.
• Best-available benchmark (U.S. adults): About 69% of U.S. adults use at least one social media site, according to the Pew Research Center social media fact sheet (used here as the primary benchmark for “share active on social platforms” where county data are not available).
• Regional context note: Rural areas tend to report lower social media use than urban/suburban areas in many national surveys, but usage remains broad across most adult age groups. Pew’s fact sheet provides the national/rural context by platform and demographics.

Age group trends (who uses social media most)

Using Pew’s U.S. demographic patterns as the most reliable proxy for local age trends:

• Highest usage: Adults ages 18–29 consistently show the highest participation across most major platforms, per Pew Research Center.
• Next highest: Ages 30–49 generally follow, with high usage across Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram.
• Lower (but still substantial): Ages 50–64 show moderate-to-high usage on Facebook and YouTube, lower on Instagram, Snapchat, and TikTok.
• Lowest: 65+ shows the lowest usage across platforms, with Facebook and YouTube typically leading within this group.

Gender breakdown

County-specific gender splits are not published consistently; national survey findings provide the most defensible reference point:

• Women are more likely than men to report using Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest in Pew’s demographic tables.
• Men are more likely than women to report using Reddit and some discussion-oriented platforms.
• YouTube use is high across genders, with smaller differences than many other platforms.
  (See demographic breakouts in the Pew Research Center social media fact sheet.)

Most-used platforms (percent using, where available)

Platform usage rates below reflect U.S. adult survey estimates from Pew (most recent values shown in the fact sheet; county-level rates are generally unavailable from public sources):

• YouTube: ~83% of U.S. adults
• Facebook: ~68%
• Instagram: ~47%
• Pinterest: ~35%
• TikTok: ~33%
• LinkedIn: ~30%
• WhatsApp: ~29%
• Snapchat: ~27%
• X (formerly Twitter): ~22%
• Reddit: ~22%
  Source: Pew Research Center social media fact sheet.

Behavioral trends (engagement patterns and preferences)

• Video-centered consumption is dominant: High YouTube penetration supports widespread use of how-to, entertainment, and news video formats, aligned with Pew’s finding that YouTube is the most widely used platform among U.S. adults (Pew Research Center).
• Facebook as a community utility: Facebook’s high reach nationally correlates with common use for local groups, community announcements, events, and marketplace activity, patterns typically strongest in smaller communities and rural settings.
• Age-driven platform separation: Younger adults over-index on Instagram, Snapchat, and TikTok, while older adults concentrate more on Facebook and YouTube (Pew demographic tables: Pew).
• Messaging and sharing behavior: Pew’s research on social use and communication shows social platforms are frequently used for keeping up with friends/family and consuming shared media, with platform choice often reflecting age and network effects rather than topic specialization. Reference: Pew Research Center’s Internet & Technology research.
• Mobile-first usage patterns: National research consistently indicates social media access is heavily mobile; this typically aligns with rural areas where mobile connectivity can be more prevalent than high-speed fixed options. Background on U.S. internet access trends is tracked by Pew Research Center.

Johnson County, Arkansas, family and associate-related public records include vital records, court records, and recorded documents. Birth and death certificates are maintained at the state level by the Arkansas Department of Health, Vital Records, rather than by the county. Marriage records and many divorce case files originate in county courts; recorded instruments that can reflect family or associate relationships (deeds, mortgages, liens) are filed with the county clerk/recorder.

Public online databases are limited at the county level. Land and related recorded documents are commonly searchable through county recorder access; Johnson County provides access points and contact information through the Johnson County, Arkansas official website and its elected offices pages (including County Clerk and Circuit Clerk).

In-person access is available through the Johnson County Clerk for recorded documents and marriage records, and through the Circuit Clerk for court case records, subject to office procedures and copying fees listed by the county. State vital records are requested through the Arkansas Department of Health – Order Vital Records.

Privacy restrictions apply to certain records. Arkansas vital records (birth and death) have access limitations and identity verification requirements. Adoption records are generally sealed by law and available only through authorized processes. Some court records may be restricted or redacted (e.g., minors, protective orders, sensitive personal identifiers).

Types of records maintained

• Marriage license records

  • Issued and recorded at the county level for marriages performed in Johnson County.
  • Records generally include the license application, the issued license, and the officiant’s return/certificate showing the marriage was solemnized.

• Divorce records (divorce decrees and case files)

  • Divorces are handled as civil court cases in the circuit court; the divorce decree (final judgment) is part of the case record.
  • Case files can also include pleadings (complaint, answer), motions, orders, settlement agreements, and related filings.

• Annulment records

  • Annulments are handled as civil court cases in the circuit court (a judgment declaring a marriage void or voidable).
  • The final order/judgment and associated case filings are maintained with the court record.

Where records are filed and how they can be accessed

• Johnson County marriage records

  • Filed/recorded by: Johnson County Clerk (county clerk’s office), which issues marriage licenses and maintains the county’s marriage record book/index.
  • Access: Common access methods include in-person requests at the county clerk’s office and written requests consistent with the office’s procedures. Certified copies are typically issued by the county clerk for marriages licensed in the county.

• Johnson County divorce and annulment records

  • Filed/maintained by: Johnson County Circuit Clerk as part of circuit court case records (domestic relations/civil division).
  • Access: Court records are commonly accessible through the circuit clerk’s office via in-person viewing and copy requests. Certified copies of decrees/orders are typically issued by the circuit clerk for cases filed in the county.

• State-level vital records (marriage and divorce/annulment verification)

  • Arkansas maintains vital records through the Arkansas Department of Health (ADH), Vital Records.
  • ADH is a central source for certified copies/verification for many vital events and provides statewide coverage for records that have been reported to the state.
  • Reference: Arkansas Department of Health – Order Vital Records

Typical information included in these records

• Marriage licenses/returns (county clerk)

  • Full legal names of the parties
  • Date the license was issued and the county of issuance
  • Ages or dates of birth (varies by time period and form)
  • Residence information (often city/county/state)
  • Officiant name and authority, date and place of ceremony (as reported on the return)
  • Signatures/attestations required by the form in use at the time
  • Recording/book and page or instrument/reference numbers (county recording references)

• Divorce decrees and case records (circuit clerk)

  • Names of the parties and case number
  • Filing and judgment dates
  • Grounds or findings as stated in the judgment (as applicable)
  • Terms ordered by the court, which may include:
    • Dissolution of the marriage
    • Property division and debt allocation
    • Child custody, visitation, and child support (when applicable)
    • Spousal support/alimony (when applicable)
    • Name change provisions (when ordered)
  • Related orders (temporary orders, protection-related orders in separate proceedings, contempt findings) may appear in the case file depending on litigation history

• Annulment judgments and case records (circuit clerk)

  • Names of the parties and case number
  • Filing and judgment dates
  • Court’s determination that the marriage is void/voidable and any ancillary orders (property, support, custody) addressed by the court as applicable

Privacy and legal restrictions

• Public access baseline

  • Marriage records recorded by the county clerk and court case records maintained by the circuit clerk are generally treated as public records, subject to statutory and court-rule exceptions.

• Sealed and confidential information

  • Portions of domestic relations case files may be restricted by court order or court rules, including:
    • Records or exhibits ordered sealed by the court
    • Information protected by law (for example, certain personal identifiers and protected addresses)
    • Materials involving minors or sensitive information subject to restricted access
  • Access to certified copies is typically limited to records that are not sealed and to request procedures set by the custodian office.

• State vital records restrictions

  • Certified copies issued by ADH Vital Records are subject to Arkansas vital records laws and ADH identity/eligibility requirements for issuance and may differ from local access to recorded instruments and court files.

• Practical limitation: verification vs. full file

  • State vital records commonly provide certified copies or verification of a vital event, while the circuit clerk maintains the full court file for divorces and annulments filed in Johnson County.

Johnson County is in west‑central Arkansas along the I‑40 corridor, with Clarksville as the county seat and largest population center. The county combines a small urban hub (Clarksville) with extensive rural and Ozark foothill communities. Population levels are modest relative to Arkansas’s larger metro counties, and the presence of the University of the Ozarks in Clarksville shapes local education and parts of the labor market.

Education Indicators

Public schools and districts

Johnson County public K–12 education is primarily served by these districts:

• Clarksville School District (Clarksville)
• Westside School District (coalition of communities north/northeast of Clarksville)
• Lamar School District (Lamar and surrounding area)

School-by-school counts and names change over time (openings/consolidations). The most authoritative current school rosters are maintained on district sites and the state report system, including the Arkansas School Report Card platform (Arkansas School Report Card (My School Info)), which lists each campus, enrollment, staffing, and performance metrics.

Student–teacher ratios and graduation rates

• Student–teacher ratios and 4‑year graduation rates are reported at the district and high‑school level in the state’s accountability and report‑card system. Johnson County’s districts typically fall within Arkansas’s small‑to‑mid‑size district ranges rather than the large-district ranges seen in Little Rock or Northwest Arkansas.
• The most recent district and school graduation rates for Johnson County are published by the Arkansas Department of Education through the state report card (district and school profiles).
  Proxy note: A single “countywide” student–teacher ratio and graduation rate is not consistently published as a unified figure; district-level figures are the standard public reporting unit.

Adult educational attainment

Adult education levels are commonly summarized through the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (ACS) for counties:

• High school diploma or higher (age 25+): Johnson County is below the U.S. average and generally near the statewide profile for rural Arkansas counties.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher (age 25+): Johnson County is materially below the U.S. average; the University of the Ozarks contributes to a local college-educated population, but the county’s overall attainment remains constrained by a largely rural demographic and occupational mix.

The most recent countywide attainment estimates are available via ACS 5‑year tables (e.g., educational attainment table DP02) on data.census.gov.
Proxy note: ACS 5‑year estimates are used because annual 1‑year estimates are often unavailable or unreliable for smaller counties.

Notable programs (STEM, vocational, AP)

• Career and Technical Education (CTE) offerings (typical of Arkansas public districts) generally include vocational pathways aligned with regional demand such as industrial skills, health-related pathways, business/IT, and agriculture-related coursework.
• Advanced Placement (AP)/Concurrent credit: District high schools commonly report AP participation and concurrent credit/dual enrollment options through state reporting. Availability varies by campus and staffing; current offerings are best verified via district course catalogs and the state report card (My School Info course and outcomes indicators).

School safety measures and counseling resources

• Arkansas districts operate under state requirements for school safety planning, including visitor controls, emergency response procedures, and coordination with local law enforcement where applicable.
• Student support services typically include school counselors at the secondary level and counseling/support staffing reported in state datasets; the exact counselor-to-student ratios are reported by campus/district in the state report card system (staffing and student support indicators).
  Proxy note: Publicly posted, campus-specific security measures (hardware, exact protocols) are generally limited for security reasons; compliance is reflected through policy requirements and district reporting.

Employment and Economic Conditions

Unemployment rate (most recent)

County unemployment is published by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS):

• The most recent annual and monthly unemployment rates for Johnson County are available through BLS LAUS (county series).
  Proxy note: Because the “most recent year available” can shift month to month, LAUS is the standard source for the current rate rather than a fixed narrative figure.

Major industries and employment sectors

Johnson County’s employment base is typical of a rural county with a small regional hub:

• Education services (including K–12 and higher education) and health care/social assistance are major anchors.
• Manufacturing and construction contribute materially, reflecting regional industrial and building activity along the I‑40 corridor.
• Retail trade, accommodation and food services, and public administration also represent substantial employment shares. Industry distribution can be verified through ACS “Industry by occupation” and “Employment by industry” profiles on data.census.gov.

Common occupations and workforce breakdown

The county’s occupational mix generally includes:

• Management, business, and professional roles (concentrated in education, health, administration, and local business leadership)
• Service occupations (food service, protective services, building/grounds maintenance)
• Sales and office occupations (retail, clerical, administrative support)
• Construction, extraction, and maintenance
• Production and transportation/material moving ACS occupation tables (e.g., DP03 and detailed occupation tables) provide the standard county breakdown (ACS labor force and occupation tables).

Commuting patterns and mean commute time

• Commuting in Johnson County reflects a mix of local employment in Clarksville and out‑commuting to nearby counties along the I‑40 corridor for manufacturing, logistics, education, and health services.
• The mean travel time to work and commute mode split (drive alone, carpool, etc.) are reported in ACS commuting tables (DP03 and S0801) on data.census.gov.
  Proxy note: For rural Arkansas counties, mean commute times commonly fall in a mid‑20‑minute range; the definitive Johnson County mean is the ACS estimate for the most recent 5‑year period.

Local employment vs. out‑of‑county work

• The most direct “live‑work flow” view is provided by the Census Bureau’s OnTheMap tool, which reports where residents work and where workers live (Census OnTheMap commute flows). This typically shows a substantial share of residents working within the county (notably in Clarksville) alongside measurable commuting to adjacent employment centers.

Housing and Real Estate

Homeownership and rental share

• Johnson County’s housing tenure generally skews toward owner-occupied housing compared with large metro counties, consistent with rural and small‑town patterns.
  The most recent homeownership rate and renter share are published in ACS DP04 on data.census.gov.

Median property values and recent trends

• Median owner‑occupied home value for the county is reported in ACS DP04. Values are typically below the U.S. median and often below fast-growing Arkansas metro areas, reflecting lower land and housing costs.
• Recent trends in rural Arkansas counties have generally included price appreciation since 2020, with variability tied to interest rates and local supply; the definitive county median value trend is best represented by comparing consecutive ACS 5‑year periods on ACS DP04 median value series.
  Proxy note: County-level home price indices are not consistently available; ACS median value is the standard proxy.

Typical rent prices

• Median gross rent (including utilities in many cases) is reported in ACS DP04 and tends to be lower than U.S. metro medians, with the rental stock concentrated around Clarksville and limited apartment inventory outside town centers.
  Current county estimates are available via ACS DP04 (Gross rent).

Housing types

• The county’s housing stock is dominated by single‑family detached homes, with manufactured housing more common in rural areas than in large metros.
• Apartments and small multifamily properties are most prevalent in and near Clarksville, influenced by local services and the university.
• Large portions of the county include rural lots and acreage properties, with housing dispersed along state highways and county roads.
  ACS “Units in structure” tables provide the definitive breakdown (ACS housing structure type tables).

Neighborhood characteristics and proximity to amenities

• Clarksville functions as the primary amenity center, with closer proximity to schools, retail, healthcare, and university-related services.
• Outlying communities and rural areas emphasize space and lower density, with longer drives to schools and services but greater access to open land and Ozark foothill recreation.
  Proxy note: Neighborhood-by-neighborhood metrics are not consistently published at the county reference level; tract/block-group ACS profiles and local planning documents provide finer granularity.

Property tax overview

• Arkansas property taxes are administered locally and typically expressed through millage rates that vary by school district and taxing units; countywide averages mask meaningful within‑county differences.
• A practical proxy for typical homeowner cost is the median annual real estate taxes paid reported in ACS DP04, while statutory assessment rules and local millage information are summarized by the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration (Arkansas DFA property tax overview).
  Proxy note: A single “average rate” for the county is less informative than millage by taxing unit; median taxes paid is the most comparable countywide metric in national datasets.