ZIP 72004 — Altheimer

Crime rates in this area are generally lower than the state average, with property crime being the primary concern. Local law enforcement reports stable trends over the last year.

Schools serving this ZIP are part of a rural district that generally meets state standards, though performance metrics vary significantly between individual campuses.

The area is subject to standard regional risks including seasonal severe thunderstorms and occasional high winds. Flood risk is localized to specific low-lying areas near regional creeks.

Economic momentum is modest, driven primarily by local agriculture, small-scale retail, and regional service industries. There is limited large-scale commercial development currently underway.

Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Arkansas) — Arkansas Disabled Veteran Total Property Tax Exemption: Provides a 100% exemption from all ad valorem real property taxes on the principal homestead. Formula: Net Ad Valorem Tax Due = $0.00. State (Arkansas) — Arkansas Senior and Disabled Assessment Freeze: Freezes the assessed taxable value of the homestead at the prevailing assessed value at the time the owner becomes eligible or purchases the property. State (Arkansas) — Arkansas State Homestead Property Tax Credit: Provides a direct reduction against ad valorem property taxes up to $350.00 (increased to $350 by Act 655 of 2009; further statutory increases may apply up to $425 depending on legislative session). Formula: Final Tax Due = max($0, Gross Ad Valorem Tax - Homestead Credit). State (Arkansas) — Arkansas Amendment 79 Assessment Growth Caps (Assessment Limitation): Caps annual assessed value growth following a countywide reappraisal: homestead parcel taxable assessments cannot increase by more than 5% per year, and non-homestead residential parcel taxable assessments cannot increase by more than 10% per year until taxable assessment reaches… State (Arkansas) — Arkansas Ad Valorem Property Tax Assessment Ratio and Valuation: Imposes an ad valorem property tax based on a uniform statutory assessment ratio of 20% of true market value.

Residents primarily commute by personal vehicle to nearby regional employment hubs, with average commute times exceeding 30 minutes due to the rural road network.

Recreational opportunities are centered on outdoor activities, including access to local parks, fishing spots, and community-managed sports fields within a short drive.

The rental market is characterized by low turnover and limited inventory, primarily consisting of single-family homes and small multi-family units.

The local economy is anchored by agriculture, education, and retail services. Most residents commute to the Little Rock metropolitan area for professional employment.

Transportation is almost entirely dependent on personal vehicles, with major highway access provided by US-67/167.

Development is primarily focused on low-density residential expansion on the periphery of existing town centers.

The Lonoke County Assessor manages property valuations, with assessments updated periodically to reflect market changes.

Parcels are subject to standard school district taxes and county-level service assessments.

Property insurance premiums are stable but reflect regional exposure to severe weather events common in central Arkansas.

The state continues to see modest net domestic migration gains, driven by affordability relative to coastal markets.

Arkansas is a non-judicial foreclosure state, allowing for a streamlined process under the power of sale clause in deeds of trust.

Sellers are required to provide a property disclosure statement detailing known material defects, though the state is generally considered 'caveat emptor'.