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Independence County, Arkansas · questions

Independence County: questions people ask

Answered from the same public records the rest of the site cites — each answer links to the page that shows its work.

How big is Independence County's 2026 budget?

Independence County, Arkansas appropriated $38,170,066 for 2026, across 55 funds. The largest are County Road Fund ($9.9 million, 26%), County General Fund ($8.9 million, 23%), Integrated Solid Waste System Fund ($3.7 million, 10%). Walk the whole money trail.

How much does Independence County spend on the sheriff and the jail?

Lines whose names match the sheriff and the jail add to $6,447,315 in the 2026 budget (17% of the total): County Sheriff $2.3 million, Juvenile Detention Fund $2 million, County Jail $1.8 million, Jail Fine Fund $265,400, Sheriff Special Needs Fund $31,834, and 3 more. Names vary by county, so open each line to see what it covers.

How much does Independence County spend on roads?

Lines whose names match roads add to $11,228,077 in the 2026 budget (29% of the total): County Road Fund $9.9 million, County Four Lane Highway Construction Fund $1.3 million. Names vary by county, so open each line to see what it covers.

Are these numbers checked?

Yes. Every total marked complete is checked against the sum of its parts, to the cent: 95 of 95 checks pass. Where the county's own pages disagree, the money trail keeps the printed number and says so. See every check.

What is the property tax on a home in Independence County?

For a $150,000 home in Batesville · Batesville #1 schools (53.35 mills), taxed as a homestead, the published rates come to about $1,001 a year (about $83 a month). Enter your own value to see where every dollar goes, by government and by what it pays for.

When is the next election in Independence County, and how do I vote?

The next election is the general election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Early voting runs Oct 19 to Nov 2. Your election office is the Independence County Clerk (870-793-8828). Dates, hours, ID rules and where to vote.

Where is the DHS office, revenue office or health unit in Independence County?

DHS (SNAP, Medicaid, ARKids): 100 Weaver Avenue, Batesville, 870-698-1876; the state revenue office (car tags, titles, driver’s licenses): 1207 East Main, Batesville, 870-793-7441; the health unit: 120 Weaver Ave, Batesville, (870) 793-8847. Every county and state office in Independence County.

What did the auditors find in Independence County?

The latest state audit (FY2024): the auditors reported no findings. In their words: “The results of our tests disclosed no instances of noncompliance or other matters that are required to be reported under Government Auditing Standards.” Everything the auditors reported, with page numbers.

Where do these numbers come from?

From one public document: Independence County 2026 budget, as filed with the state. Every amount on the site cites its document and page. The full document list.

What's missing — what hasn't been gathered yet?

1 open item, each a document still to get or a question the records raise: Reconcile County Sheriff (County General Fund). A gap means "not gathered yet," never "hidden." The docket.

Can I download the data?

Yes, free: the 2026 budget as CSV (opens in any spreadsheet) or as JSON. Each row has its fund-and-department path, amount, and source document and page. Please cite the original document; County Commons is a guide to it.

Is this an official Independence County government website?

No. County Commons is an independent, nonpartisan, citizen-built project with no affiliation with any government. Official sites: Independence County. It computes and cites public records, and never endorses candidates or takes sides on ballot measures. How every number is sourced.