Saint Francis County

Saint Francis County is located in eastern Arkansas within the Mississippi Delta region, roughly midway between the Memphis metropolitan area and the state capital region. Created in 1827 and named for the nearby St. Francis River, the county developed as part of Arkansas’s plantation-era Delta and later became closely associated with row-crop agriculture. It is a mid-sized county by Arkansas standards, with a population of about 25,000 residents. The landscape is predominantly flat, low-lying alluvial plain with extensive farmland and drainage networks typical of the Delta. The economy centers on agriculture and related processing and services, with additional employment tied to transportation corridors and public institutions. Settlement patterns are a mix of small towns and unincorporated rural areas, with Forrest City as the principal population center. The county seat is Forrest City, which serves as the primary hub for government, commerce, and regional services.

Saint Francis County is located in eastern Arkansas in the Mississippi Delta region, with Forrest City as a principal population center. The county’s demographic profile is summarized below using U.S. Census Bureau county-level statistics and official local government resources.

Population Size

According to the U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts for Saint Francis County, Arkansas, the county had an estimated population of approximately 23,000 (2023) (QuickFacts “Population estimates” table).

Age & Gender

Age and sex composition for Saint Francis County is reported in the U.S. Census Bureau data portal (data.census.gov) (American Community Survey tables; county geography).

• Age distribution (shares of total population): Reported in QuickFacts under age categories (e.g., under 18, 65 and over) on the Saint Francis County QuickFacts page.
• Gender ratio / sex distribution: County-level sex totals (male/female) are available via ACS “Sex by Age” and related tables on data.census.gov. QuickFacts also reports female share of the population for the county.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and Hispanic/Latino origin composition are published for the county on the U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts page for Saint Francis County (race alone or in combination categories and Hispanic/Latino origin).

Household & Housing Data

Household and housing indicators are available in the QuickFacts profile and in detailed ACS tables on data.census.gov.

Key county-level measures reported by the U.S. Census Bureau include:

• Number of households and average household size (QuickFacts; also available in ACS “Households and Families” tables via data.census.gov)
• Owner-occupied housing rate (homeownership) and housing unit counts (QuickFacts)
• Median value of owner-occupied housing units and median gross rent (QuickFacts; detailed distributions available in ACS housing tables on data.census.gov)

For local government and planning resources, visit the Saint Francis County official website.

Saint Francis County’s rural geography, small population centers around Forrest City, and reliance on long-distance last‑mile networks shape digital communication by increasing costs and limiting service options compared with denser metro areas.

Direct county-level email usage statistics are not routinely published; email access trends are therefore inferred from digital access proxies. According to the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS) on data.census.gov, key indicators include household broadband internet subscription and the presence of a desktop/laptop or other computing device, both of which are strongly associated with regular email use for work, school, and services. The same ACS tables provide age structure, which matters because older age groups tend to have lower adoption of some online communication tools and may rely more on traditional or in‑person channels; a comparatively older population can dampen overall email uptake even when service is available.

Gender distribution is available from ACS but is generally less predictive of email adoption than age, education, and connectivity, so it is typically treated as a secondary factor.

Connectivity constraints are reflected in federal deployment reporting; the FCC National Broadband Map documents service availability and technology types, highlighting infrastructure gaps that can limit reliable email access.

Saint Francis County is in eastern Arkansas in the Mississippi Delta region, with relatively flat terrain and a settlement pattern centered on Forrest City and smaller rural communities. Population is spread across both incorporated places and unincorporated areas, producing lower average population density than major Arkansas metro counties. This rural–small-city mix typically affects mobile connectivity through fewer cell sites per square mile outside town centers and greater reliance on mobile networks where wired broadband options are limited. Basic county geography and population context are available through the county’s profile on Census.gov (QuickFacts).

Key distinction: network availability vs. adoption

• Network availability describes where mobile service (voice/LTE/5G) is marketed as available, based on provider-reported coverage and modeled/signal data (often mapped at fine geographic resolution).
• Adoption describes whether residents/households actually subscribe to mobile service, have smartphones, and use mobile broadband in practice. Adoption is influenced by income, age, affordability, device availability, and digital literacy, and is usually measured through surveys (often at state or national scale; county-level measures are not always published).

This overview separates these concepts and notes where Saint Francis County–specific adoption data is not publicly available at a detailed level.

Mobile penetration / access indicators (county-level availability vs. adoption)

Availability indicators (network presence)

• FCC Broadband Map (mobile): The most standardized public source for mobile broadband availability is the FCC National Broadband Map. It provides location-based and area-based views of mobile broadband coverage by technology generation (LTE, 5G) and provider.
  • The FCC map is the appropriate source for where service is reported available in Saint Francis County, but it does not measure take-up.
• State broadband reporting: Arkansas broadband planning and mapping resources are coordinated through the Arkansas State Broadband Office, which provides statewide context and program information that can affect both wireless and wired access.

Adoption indicators (household/individual subscription and device access)

• County-level mobile subscription rates are not consistently published as a single “mobile penetration” value for every county. Publicly accessible, comparable county-level adoption statistics are more commonly available for fixed broadband subscriptions than for mobile broadband subscriptions.
• The most commonly cited public datasets for adoption (e.g., Census/ACS) measure concepts such as “computer and internet use,” but they are not always detailed enough at county level to isolate smartphone-only reliance, mobile broadband subscription type, or 4G/5G usage with high confidence for one county.
• For authoritative household internet-use measures and methodology, refer to the American Community Survey (ACS) documentation on Census.gov. County tables can be extracted, but mobile-specific breakdowns may be limited and subject to sampling error.

Limitation: A precise Saint Francis County “mobile penetration rate” (percent of residents with mobile subscriptions) is generally not available as a single, official county statistic in the way national mobile-penetration figures are reported.

Mobile internet usage patterns (4G and 5G)

4G (LTE)

• LTE is the baseline mobile broadband technology in most U.S. rural and small-city areas and is the principal layer for wide-area coverage and in-building reliability outside dense urban cores.
• For Saint Francis County, LTE availability and provider footprints are best evaluated using the FCC Broadband Map’s mobile layers (provider-by-provider and technology-by-technology) via FCC Broadband Map.

5G availability (coverage vs. performance)

• The FCC map distinguishes mobile availability by technology generation, but 5G “availability” does not imply uniform performance. In rural counties, 5G deployments may include:
  • Low-band 5G with broader geographic reach but performance closer to LTE in many conditions.
  • More limited higher-capacity 5G layers (where present), typically concentrated along major road corridors or within town centers.
• County-specific 5G use (share of users on 5G devices/plans, traffic mix) is generally not published in a standardized public county dataset; carrier and analytics data are often proprietary.

Limitation: Public sources can map where 4G/5G is reported available in Saint Francis County, but they generally do not publish countywide “4G vs 5G usage share” based on actual subscriber traffic.

Common device types (smartphones vs. other devices)

• Smartphones are the dominant consumer device type for mobile connectivity in the United States, but county-specific device mix (smartphone vs. flip phone vs. tablets/hotspots) is typically not available from public county datasets.
• Public survey instruments (including Census internet-use questions) can indicate whether households access the internet through smartphones or cellular data plans, but:
  • The most detailed device-type estimates are often reported at national/state levels, not always robustly at the county level.
  • County estimates can be subject to wider margins of error and may not isolate “smartphone-only” households cleanly.
• Practical proxies used in broadband planning often rely on:
  • Smartphone-dependent access (households that use cellular data rather than a fixed subscription), typically measured through survey-based sources; however, consistent county-level publication is limited.

Limitation: A definitive Saint Francis County breakdown of “smartphones vs. basic phones vs. hotspots” is not available from a single authoritative public county table.

Demographic and geographic factors influencing mobile usage and connectivity

Rural geography and population density

• Saint Francis County’s rural areas generally have greater distance between towers and fewer backhaul options than dense metro areas, which can affect:
  • Signal strength and indoor coverage outside town centers
  • Network capacity during peak usage in limited-coverage zones
• Flat Delta terrain can be favorable for line-of-sight propagation compared with mountainous regions, but tower spacing and network investment remain the major determinants of coverage and capacity.

Community distribution (Forrest City vs. outlying areas)

• Connectivity tends to be better in and around Forrest City and along major transportation corridors due to higher population concentration and infrastructure, while outlying communities can experience more variable service.
• The FCC’s location-based mapping is the primary public tool for observing these intra-county differences: FCC Broadband Map.

Socioeconomic factors affecting adoption (distinct from availability)

• Adoption (subscriptions, device ownership, data-plan size) is commonly influenced by:
  • Income and affordability (device cost and monthly service cost)
  • Age distribution (smartphone ownership and app-based service use vary with age)
  • Housing characteristics (multi-unit vs. single-family, rental vs. owner-occupied)
• These factors can be evaluated using county demographic profiles from Census.gov QuickFacts and deeper tables through data.census.gov. These sources describe demographics and socioeconomic conditions, but they do not directly convert to a quantified county mobile adoption rate.

What can be stated with high confidence from public sources

• Availability (where service is reported present): Best sourced from the FCC Broadband Map for LTE and 5G layers in Saint Francis County.
• Adoption (who subscribes and how they use it): County-specific, mobile-specific adoption and device-type breakdowns are limited in standardized public reporting; demographic context comes from Census.gov and can explain likely adoption constraints without providing a definitive county “mobile penetration” value.
• Local context: County-level characteristics (rural/urban mix, population distribution) affecting connectivity are supported by Census geography and population profiles and by observed coverage patterns in FCC mapping outputs.

Saint Francis County is in eastern Arkansas in the Mississippi Delta region, with Forrest City as the county seat and a local economy shaped by agriculture, manufacturing, and regional services. This rural-Delta context generally corresponds with lower broadband availability and lower overall social media adoption than major metro areas, while maintaining strong usage among younger adults and smartphone-reliant households.

User statistics (penetration / share of residents active)

• County-specific social media penetration is not published in major public datasets (national surveys typically report at the U.S. level or by broad geographies rather than by county).
• U.S. benchmark for adults using social media: ~69% of U.S. adults report using social media, according to Pew Research Center’s Social Media Fact Sheet. This serves as the closest standardized reference point for interpreting likely usage in Saint Francis County.
• Key local constraint on likely participation: rural counties tend to have lower home broadband access, which can reduce frequency and breadth of platform use. Nationally, rural adults are less likely than urban/suburban adults to report using several major platforms (pattern documented in Pew’s platform tables within the fact sheet above).

Age group trends (highest-use groups)

National patterns consistently show younger adults as the highest-usage group, with adoption declining with age:

• 18–29: highest social media usage (nationally, near-universal use in Pew estimates).
• 30–49: high usage, typically the next-highest cohort.
• 50–64: moderate usage.
• 65+: lowest usage, but substantial participation on some platforms (notably Facebook) per Pew’s age-by-platform breakdowns: Pew Research Center platform demographics.

Gender breakdown

• Across many major platforms, gender differences are modest in overall social media use, but platform choice differs:
  • Women are more represented on Pinterest and somewhat more on Instagram in Pew’s platform demographic tables.
  • Men are more represented on platforms such as Reddit.
• Source basis: Pew Research Center demographic breakdowns by platform.

Most-used platforms (percentages where available)

County-level platform shares are not routinely measured publicly; the most reliable figures are U.S. adult benchmarks from Pew:

• YouTube: ~83% of U.S. adults
• Facebook: ~68%
• Instagram: ~47%
• Pinterest: ~35%
• TikTok: ~33%
• LinkedIn: ~30%
• X (Twitter): ~22%
• Snapchat: ~27%
• WhatsApp: ~29% These figures come from Pew Research Center’s Social Media Fact Sheet (most recent estimates shown there).

Behavioral trends (engagement patterns and preferences)

• Mobile-first usage is common in rural areas: National research shows rural adults have historically been less likely than urban adults to have home broadband, increasing reliance on smartphones for online activities; this supports heavier use of video and app-based platforms (notably YouTube and Facebook) rather than bandwidth-intensive multi-device patterns. Reference context: Pew Research Center internet and broadband fact resources.
• Video is a dominant format: YouTube’s very high reach nationally (above) indicates video consumption and sharing is a central behavior across age groups, with especially strong usage among younger adults.
• Community and local-information use favors Facebook: In many non-metro communities, Facebook Pages and Groups function as hubs for local news, events, school/sports updates, church/community announcements, and marketplace activity, aligning with Facebook’s broad adult reach in Pew’s data.
• Age-driven platform segmentation:
  • Younger adults concentrate more time on Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, while still using YouTube heavily.
  • Older adults concentrate relatively more on Facebook and YouTube, consistent with Pew’s age-by-platform patterns: Pew platform use by age.
• Messaging and sharing behaviors: Nationally, social platforms are used for both interpersonal messaging and content sharing; WhatsApp and similar messaging-linked ecosystems show meaningful U.S. penetration (Pew figures above), though U.S. usage remains more Facebook/Instagram/SMS-centered than in many other countries.

Saint Francis County, Arkansas maintains many family- and associate-related public records through state and county offices. Birth and death records are Arkansas vital records held by the Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) Vital Records Office; certified copies are issued under state eligibility rules, and unrestricted public access is limited. County offices commonly maintain marriage records (marriage licenses) and recorded instruments that document family or associates through property and estate activity.

Public-facing databases include land and related recorded documents (deeds, mortgages, liens) via the Saint Francis County Circuit Clerk/Recorder, which provides access through the county’s official site: Saint Francis County, Arkansas (official website). Court case information (including divorce, probate/estates, guardianships, and other civil/criminal matters that may identify relatives or associates) is available through the Arkansas Judiciary’s statewide portal: Arkansas Court Connect (case search).

Access methods include online search where offered (statewide court portal and any county-provided record search links) and in-person requests at the Circuit Clerk/Recorder for recorded documents and many court files. Vital records are requested from ADH via its official services: Arkansas Department of Health – Order Vital Records.

Privacy restrictions commonly apply to birth, adoption, and some court matters (notably juvenile, sealed, or confidential cases); public access varies by record type and sealing status.

Types of records available

• Marriage records (licenses and certificates)

  • Marriage license application and issued license maintained at the county level.
  • Marriage certificate/return (proof the marriage was solemnized and returned to the clerk) is typically part of the county marriage record.
  • State marriage record index/certification is maintained by the Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) for marriages recorded in Arkansas.

• Divorce records (decrees and related filings)

  • Divorce decree (final judgment) and associated case filings are maintained by the circuit court that handled the case.
  • State divorce record index/certification is maintained by ADH for divorces granted in Arkansas.

• Annulments

  • Annulment decrees/orders are maintained as circuit court case records (similar to divorce case files), typically within domestic relations matters.

Where records are filed and how they can be accessed

• Saint Francis County marriage records (county filing)

  • Filed/kept by: Saint Francis County Clerk (marriage license records).
  • Access: In-person requests and written requests are commonly used for county marriage records; availability of older bound volumes or archived records varies by office practice. Certified copies are generally issued by the custodian of the record.

• Saint Francis County divorce and annulment records (court filing)

  • Filed/kept by: Saint Francis County Circuit Court records (case files and decrees), generally maintained by the Circuit Clerk as the clerk of the circuit court.
  • Access: Court records are accessed through the circuit clerk’s records request process. Certified copies of decrees are generally obtained from the circuit clerk.

• State-level vital records (marriage and divorce)

  • Filed/kept by: Arkansas Department of Health, Division of Vital Records.
  • Access: ADH issues certified copies for eligible requests and provides verification in accordance with state vital records rules. See ADH Vital Records: https://healthy.arkansas.gov/programs-services/topics/order-vital-records.

• Public access and research copies

  • County clerk and circuit clerk offices are the primary custodians for local records.
  • State index/verification is handled by ADH.
  • Historical copies and abstracts may also appear in archival collections or microfilm through libraries or third-party repositories, but the official record remains with the governmental custodian.

Typical information included in these records

• Marriage license/record

  • Full names of both parties (including prior names in some cases)
  • Date of license issuance and county of issuance
  • Ages or dates of birth (varies by era and form version)
  • Residences/addresses and places of birth (commonly included on applications)
  • Officiant name and title, date and place of ceremony
  • Clerk’s certification and the recorded date of the marriage return

• Divorce decree (final judgment)

  • Names of parties
  • Case number, court, and filing/decision dates
  • Type of action (divorce) and date the divorce was granted
  • Orders on dissolution of marriage and related findings
  • Provisions that may include property division, debt allocation, alimony, child custody, visitation, and child support (details vary by case)

• Annulment order/decree

  • Names of parties, case number, and court
  • Date of order and legal disposition (annulment granted/denied)
  • Findings supporting annulment under Arkansas law
  • Related orders (e.g., custody/support) when applicable

Privacy or legal restrictions

• Marriage records

  • Marriage licenses and recorded marriage returns are generally treated as public records at the county level, subject to Arkansas public records law and applicable exemptions. Certified copies are issued by the record custodian under office procedures.

• Divorce and annulment court files

  • Final decrees are commonly available as court records, but parts of a case file may be restricted by statute, court rule, or specific court order (for example, sealed filings; Social Security numbers; financial account numbers; information involving minors; and sensitive personal identifiers).
  • Records involving adoption-related issues, juvenile matters, or protective orders connected to a domestic relations case can involve additional confidentiality rules.

• State vital records restrictions

  • ADH certified copies and verifications are issued under Arkansas vital records statutes and administrative rules, including identity and eligibility requirements for certain requests and limits on the disclosure of sensitive data.

Saint Francis County is in eastern Arkansas along the I‑40 corridor, anchored by Forrest City and part of the Mississippi Delta region. The county’s population is modest in size and largely oriented around a small-city/rural settlement pattern, with many residents connected to regional manufacturing, logistics, public services, and healthcare activity centered in Forrest City and nearby metro areas.

Education Indicators

Public school landscape (counts and names)

Public K–12 education in Saint Francis County is primarily served by two main public school districts:

• Forrest City School District
• Palestine‑Wheatley School District (serving communities within and adjacent to the county)

A district-level roster of specific school building names can change with consolidations and grade reconfigurations; the most consistently current school listings are maintained on the Arkansas Department of Education district and school directory pages (see the state’s Arkansas Department of Education (DESE) portal and district profiles). Where exact campus counts are required, the DESE directory is the authoritative source.

Student–teacher ratios and graduation rates

• Student–teacher ratios (public schools): County-specific ratios vary by district and year; in eastern Arkansas districts of similar size, ratios commonly fall in the mid‑teens to around 20:1. For Saint Francis County’s districts, the most recent audited ratios are reported in DESE’s district report cards (DESE Report Cards and district data).
• High school graduation rates: The most recent graduation rates are published in the Arkansas school report card system at the district level rather than “county-only” aggregates. Saint Francis County’s outcomes therefore track the Forrest City and Palestine‑Wheatley district report card graduation metrics (same DESE source above).

Proxy note: Because countywide student–teacher ratios and graduation rates are not consistently issued as a single county statistic, district report cards are the standard proxy for county education system performance.

Adult educational attainment (age 25+)

County-level adult attainment is most consistently measured by the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (ACS). Saint Francis County generally shows:

• A majority of adults with at least a high school diploma
• A smaller share with a bachelor’s degree or higher than U.S. and Arkansas statewide averages (a common pattern in Delta counties)

The most recent 5‑year ACS county estimates are available through data.census.gov (search “Saint Francis County, Arkansas educational attainment”).

Notable programs (STEM, vocational training, Advanced Placement)

• Career and Technical Education (CTE): Arkansas high schools commonly provide CTE pathways aligned to state frameworks (e.g., manufacturing, transportation/logistics, health sciences, and skilled trades). District CTE offerings are typically documented in district course catalogs and state CTE reporting via DESE.
• Advanced Placement (AP) / concurrent credit: Many Arkansas districts participate in AP and/or concurrent credit through Arkansas higher education partners; availability is district‑specific and is reported in district academic profiles and course offerings.
• Workforce training linkages: Regional postsecondary and workforce partners (often through Arkansas community college systems and workforce centers) support certifications and short-term training. County-specific program inventories are most reliably compiled through Arkansas workforce and education agencies (see Arkansas Division of Workforce Services for workforce program overviews).

School safety measures and counseling resources

Arkansas public schools operate under statewide safety planning expectations (including emergency operations planning, visitor controls, and coordination with local law enforcement) and provide student support services consistent with state requirements. District-level details (e.g., School Resource Officers, mental health partnerships, counselor staffing) are not uniformly summarized at the county level; the most recent descriptions typically appear in district handbooks, board policies, and DESE district documentation.

Employment and Economic Conditions

Unemployment rate (most recent available)

The most current official local unemployment rates are published monthly by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (LAUS) and distributed for counties through state labor market information systems. Saint Francis County’s latest rate should be taken from:

• BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS)
• Arkansas labor market reporting via Arkansas Division of Workforce Services

Proxy note: County unemployment in eastern Arkansas often runs at or above the state average, with periodic volatility tied to manufacturing and logistics cycles.

Major industries and employment sectors

Employment is typically concentrated in:

• Manufacturing (including food processing, fabricated products, and other plant-based employment common in the region)
• Transportation and warehousing/logistics (I‑40 access supports distribution activity)
• Healthcare and social assistance (hospitals, clinics, long‑term care, community health)
• Retail trade and accommodation/food services
• Public administration and education

Sector breakdowns by county are available through ACS “Industry by occupation” tables and state labor market tools (via ACS on data.census.gov).

Common occupations and workforce breakdown

Common occupational groups in Saint Francis County typically align with:

• Production and manufacturing occupations
• Transportation and material moving
• Office and administrative support
• Sales and related
• Healthcare support and practitioner roles
• Education and protective services (public sector share is meaningful in smaller counties)

The most recent county occupational distribution is best captured through ACS occupation tables (data.census.gov).

Commuting patterns and mean commute time

• Primary commuting mode: Personal vehicle commuting is dominant in Saint Francis County, consistent with rural/small-city Arkansas commuting patterns.
• Mean commute time: County mean commute times in similar Arkansas Delta counties often fall in the low‑to‑mid 20‑minute range, with variation driven by commuting into Forrest City, neighboring counties, or regional job centers.

The definitive county mean commute time and commuting mode split are reported in ACS commuting tables on data.census.gov (search “Saint Francis County, AR mean travel time to work”).

Local employment versus out‑of‑county work

A meaningful share of residents work within the county, centered around Forrest City’s employers, schools, healthcare, and retail. Out‑commuting occurs to nearby counties and regional hubs along I‑40. County-to-county worker flow patterns are most directly quantified through the Census LEHD Origin‑Destination Employment Statistics via OnTheMap (LEHD).

Housing and Real Estate

Homeownership rate and rental share

Saint Francis County’s housing tenure typically reflects a majority homeowner profile with a substantial renter segment concentrated in Forrest City. The current county homeownership and renter shares are reported by the ACS on data.census.gov (search “Saint Francis County AR tenure”).

Median property values and recent trends

• Median home value: Saint Francis County median values are generally below Arkansas and U.S. medians, reflecting lower land costs and older housing stock common in Delta counties.
• Recent trends: Values have generally followed the statewide post‑2020 appreciation trend, though increases are often more moderate than in fast-growing metro counties.

The most recent median value is available from ACS “Median value (dollars) of owner-occupied housing units” on data.census.gov. For transaction-based trends (sales prices over time), market summaries from regional MLS sources are used, but they are not uniformly published as a countywide public statistic.

Proxy note: Where a single “recent trend” metric is needed and a county sales series is not publicly accessible, the ACS median value time series serves as a consistent proxy.

Typical rent prices

• Median gross rent: Rents tend to be lower than state and national medians, with the most reliable figure provided by ACS “Median gross rent” (data.census.gov).

Because rent varies strongly by unit type and location (Forrest City versus rural areas), ACS median gross rent is the standard countywide benchmark.

Types of housing

• Single-family detached homes are the dominant form in both Forrest City neighborhoods and rural portions of the county.
• Apartments and small multifamily properties are more common inside Forrest City and near commercial corridors.
• Manufactured housing and rural lots/acreage are present outside the city center, reflecting the county’s rural settlement pattern.

Housing-structure shares by type are reported in ACS “Units in structure” tables.

Neighborhood characteristics (proximity to schools or amenities)

• Forrest City functions as the main amenity hub (schools, healthcare, retail, civic services), with neighborhoods closer to central corridors typically offering shorter access to schools and services.
• Rural areas provide larger lots and agricultural-adjacent settings, with longer drive times to schools and daily services.

Countywide, proximity-to-amenities is largely a function of distance to Forrest City and the I‑40 corridor.

Property tax overview (rate and typical homeowner cost)

Arkansas property taxes are based on assessed value and local millage rates that vary by school district and taxing units. Countywide “average rate” is not a single fixed percentage, but typical components include county, municipal (where applicable), and school millages. The most consistent public references are:

• County assessor and collector information (Saint Francis County offices)
• State property tax administration guidance via the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration

Proxy note: In Arkansas, effective property tax burdens are commonly expressed through millage and assessed value rather than a uniform countywide percentage; typical homeowner tax cost depends primarily on home value, local school millage, and exemptions/credits applicable under Arkansas law.*