Phillips County
Phillips County, Arkansas: solar permitting grade B (score 32/100, Moderate Risk). Score has been stable over the last 12 months. Primary-source ordinance and board-vote data on SitePath.
Public summary
| Grade | B · Moderate Risk · Score 32/100 |
| Population | 17,625 |
| 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
Phillips County presents moderate permitting risk; conditions are generally workable for utility-scale solar with standard due-diligence preparation. 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 Phillips County. An incorporated city, town or village can adopt its own zoning, separate from the county’s.
- Elaine city
- Helena-West Helena city
- Lake View city
- Marvell city
- Lexa town
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, incorporated places and county subdivisions with an active government.
Nearby counties
- Coahoma County, MS · ≈20 miB34—
- Lee County · ≈25 miC51—
- Monroe County · ≈27 miB35—
- Tunica County, MS · ≈31 miC47—
- Arkansas County · ≈32 miD62—
- Quitman County, MS · ≈34 miD54—
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Phillips County ranks #1 of 75 ranked Arkansas counties (1 = lowest permitting risk). Lowest-risk in Arkansas: Grant County (B · 34), Perry County (B · 34), Monroe 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 →
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SitePath Intelligence is a research platform. Data verified as of 2026-05-02. Scores update on a quarterly review cycle.