Relocation

The Ozarks are not only a wonderful place to visit, but they are also a great place to live and raise a family. With a low cost of living, caring schools and great communities, who wouldn't want to call Searcy County home? There were 1,393,247 recreation visits to the Buffalo National River in 2025. Our Southern Ozarks have been selected by National Geographic Magazine as one of the Best Places in the World to travel to in 2027!  

Searcy County is the #3 Highest-ranked county in Arkansas across the available scoring dimensions which include Property Tax, Cost of Living, Income & Jobs, Safety, Health, Schools, Disaster Risk, Water Quality, Weather & Climate, according to CountyScore! Unlike real estate sites that rank counties by price or proximity to a metro, CountyScore ranks on quality of life.  A county scores high because it combines low property taxes, affordable housing, safe streets, healthy residents, strong schools, low natural disaster risk, and clean water — not because it happens to be in a high-demand market. The result is a data-driven view of America that surfaces hidden gems alongside the well-known destinations. https://countyscore.com/best-counties/arkansas Every county in America, scored. Composite scores across tax, cost of living, safety, health, schools, and more — built entirely from public government data. Check out their national Map here: https://countyscore.com/map

Searcy County is the ONLY rural county in Arkansas that had net positive migration for both the 2010-2019 and 2020-2021 time frames, according to Communities Unlimited. Meaning more people moved into Searcy County during those time periods than moved out. Come find out why people want to live in Searcy County!

Employment/Job Listings:  Searcy County is Hiring Facebook
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If you are thinking of making Searcy County your home, these listings can help you get started.
Electric

Petit Jean Electric Cooperative - Marshall, AR:  (870) 448-3477
Entergy - Marshall, AR: (800) 368-3749

Water
South Mountain Water Association - Marshall, AR:  (870) 448-2271, Office at 314 Highway 65 North, Marshall, AR 72650
City of Leslie - Leslie, AR:  (870) 447-2240
SPG Water (St. Joe, Pindall, Gilbert): (870) 439-2500
Marshall Water Department:  (870) 448-2543 

Morning Star Water Association - Morning Star Water Assn. | Morning Star AR | Facebook

Internet

Free to all Searcy County residences and businesses up to five, tied household bags per week. For Large business, call Searcy County Recycling - $60 per dumpster per month - 870-448-3001.

County Library

Searcy County Library - Jim G. Ferguson Memorial:  Marshall - (870) 448-2420

State Revenue Department
Revenue Office - Marshall:  (870) 448-2485

Sheriff 870-448-2340