Ouachita County
Ouachita County, Arkansas: solar permitting grade C (score 45/100, 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 45/100 |
| Population | 23,535 |
| 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
Ouachita 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.
Local intel
No energy-related meetings, PSC dockets, or named opposition tracked for this county yet. See indexed calendar →
Nearby counties where SitePath is tracking energy activity: Hempstead County (≈46 mi) · Ashley County (≈70 mi) · Howard County (≈72 mi)
Cities, towns & townships
Local governments in Ouachita County. An incorporated city, town or village can adopt its own zoning, separate from the county’s.
- Bearden city
- Camden city
- Chidester city
- Stephens city
- East Camden town
- Louann town
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, incorporated places and county subdivisions with an active government.
Nearby counties
- Calhoun County · ≈21 miC43—
- Nevada County · ≈25 miC43—
- Dallas County · ≈29 miC42—
- Columbia County · ≈33 miC42—
- Union County · ≈33 miB37—
- Clark County · ≈36 miC44—
Compare these counties side-by-side →
Ouachita County ranks #34 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.