Crittenden County
Crittenden County, Arkansas: solar permitting grade C (score 49/100, Elevated Risk). Score has been stable over the last 12 months. Primary-source ordinance and board-vote data on SitePath.
Public summary
| Grade | C · Elevated Risk · Score 49/100 |
| Population | 48,657 |
| Solar ordinance | Active solar ordinance on the books |
| Active moratorium | None on record |
| Regulatory trajectory | Stable (no material ordinance movement) |
| 12-month score movement | Stable |
| Last verified | 2026-05-02 |
Developer outlook
Crittenden County carries elevated permitting risk. Developers should budget additional time for ordinance review, public hearing preparation, and community engagement. Arkansas's state policy environment adds headwinds — the absence of a strong RPS framework means county-level resistance faces less counterbalancing pressure. Market saturation is elevated in this area — expect competition for prime land parcels and interconnection capacity.
Local intel
On file: named opposition groups
Cities, towns & townships
Local governments in Crittenden County. An incorporated city, town or village can adopt its own zoning, separate from the county’s.
- Clarkedale city
- Earle city
- Gilmore city
- Marion city
- Turrell city
- West Memphis city
- Anthonyville town
- Crawfordsville town
- Edmondson town
- Horseshoe Lake town
- Jennette town
- Jericho town
- Sunset town
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, incorporated places and county subdivisions with an active government.
Nearby counties
- Shelby County, TN · ≈24 miF71—
- Cross County · ≈26 miD55—
- St. Francis County · ≈28 miC48—
- DeSoto County, MS · ≈30 miB39—
- Poinsett County · ≈32 miC46—
- Tipton County, TN · ≈37 miB38—
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Crittenden County ranks #49 of 75 ranked Arkansas counties (1 = lowest permitting risk). Lowest-risk in Arkansas: Phillips County (B · 32), Grant County (B · 34), Perry County (B · 34). 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 →
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SitePath Intelligence is a research platform. Data verified as of 2026-05-02. Scores update on a quarterly review cycle.