Carroll County
Carroll County, Arkansas: solar permitting grade F (score 70/100, Very High Risk). Score has been stable over the last 12 months. Primary-source ordinance and board-vote data on SitePath.
Public summary
| Grade | F · Very High Risk · Score 70/100 |
| Population | 28,380 |
| Solar ordinance | Active solar ordinance on the books |
| Active moratorium | None on record |
| Regulatory trajectory | Worsening (ordinance direction tightening) |
| 12-month score movement | Stable |
| Last verified | 2026-05-02 |
Developer outlook
Carroll County is very high risk for utility-scale solar permitting. Significant regulatory barriers are on record, and approval is not likely without substantial process investment. Arkansas's state policy environment adds headwinds — the absence of a strong RPS framework means county-level resistance faces less counterbalancing pressure.
Local intel
On file: named opposition groups
Cities, towns & townships
Local governments in Carroll County. An incorporated city, town or village can adopt its own zoning, separate from the county’s.
- Berryville city
- Eureka Springs city
- Green Forest city
- Alpena townpartly in this county
- Beaver town
- Blue Eye town
- Oak Grove town
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, incorporated places and county subdivisions with an active government.
Nearby counties
- Madison County · ≈25 miF67—
- Boone County · ≈26 miC43—
- Stone County, MO · ≈29 miC50—
- Barry County, MO · ≈30 miD56—
- Newton County · ≈35 miC49—
- Taney County, MO · ≈35 miC50—
Compare these counties side-by-side →
Carroll County ranks #75 of 75 ranked Arkansas counties (1 = lowest permitting risk). Lowest-risk in Arkansas: Phillips County (B · 33), Grant County (B · 34), Perry County (B · 35). See all Arkansas county grades →
Want the full record?
Setback distances, board vote histories, source documents, and ordinance amendments are available in the full county profile. The map is free; a walkthrough shows you the underlying record.
About this score
Every U.S. county is scored 0–100 on solar permitting risk (lower is friendlier to development). The grade is a weighted composite of compliance stringency, market saturation, regulatory trajectory, and data uncertainty. Every figure traces back to a primary government document. Read the full methodology →
Related reading
SitePath Intelligence is a research platform. Data verified as of 2026-05-02. Scores update on a quarterly review cycle.