Recent internal data records over $5 billion in land and rural real estate for sale in Arkansas, which covers nearly 489,000 acres of land for sale in Arkansas. Of the 75 counties in Arkansas, Benton County had the most land for sale. There were 4,323 acres of sold land in Arkansas recorded in January 2019 through the Lands of America sales program. The most land sales in the state last month were located in Benton County. Living up to its nickname as the Natural State, Arkansas is a playground for outdoor enthusiasts of all stripes, from hunters looking to bag wild turkey and deer to birders hoping to spot some (or all) of the state's 400 species of birds—including the endangered Red-cockaded woodpecker. Other popular activities here include kayaking, rafting, fishing, and mountain biking. The state has also been ranked among the ten best states for the cost of living by U.S. News & World Report. In terms of its size, Arkansas is the country's 29th-largest state, covering an area of 53,182 square miles (34 million acres). Of this area, 52,035 square miles is land, while the remaining 1,143 square miles is made up of water. Game species to be found on land for sale in Arkansas include whitetail deer, turkey, quail, ducks, bear, and dove. Anglers can enjoy casting for bass, catfish, walleye, and trout.