Recent data from Lands of America shows almost $5 billion in land and other rural acreage for sale in the Wonder State, which covers about 488,000 acres of land for sale in Arkansas. Of Arkansas's 75 counties,
Benton County had the most land and acreage for sale. There were 737 acres of sold land in Arkansas recorded in February 2019 through the Lands of America sales program. This reflects a decrease in sales activity over data from the previous month. The most land sales in the state last month were recorded 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). In its entirety, 52,035 square miles is land, while the remaining 1,143 square miles is covered by water. Game species to be found on land for sale in Arkansas include whitetail deer, turkey, ducks, bear, and hog. Fishermen can enjoy casting for bass, catfish, trout, and walleye.
