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Cost of living in Arkansas County, AR

Estimated monthly cost
$2,602/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 16,773 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $682 26%
Healthcare $480 18%
Federal tax $475 18%
Transport $320 12%
Groceries $303 12%
Energy $192 7%
State tax $95 4%
Water $55 2%

Rent in Arkansas County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$624
per month
1 bedroom
$682
per month
2 bedroom
$895
per month
3 bedroom
$1,103
per month
4 bedroom
$1,503
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Arkansas County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$60,831
per year
Individual earnings
$39,123
per year
Per capita
$30,130
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Arkansas County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$129,400
Annual property tax
$722

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Arkansas County

Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.

Electricity
$148
per month · 13.5¢/kWh
Natural gas
$44
per month
Annual total
$2,304
per year

Source: EIA

Healthcare in Arkansas County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
6.7%

Source: ACS + national avg. Marketplace benchmark premiums are second-lowest Silver plan estimates and do not reflect employer plans, subsidies, or out-of-pocket costs. This is not healthcare advice.

Taxes in Arkansas County

State and local tax rates for Arkansas.

State income tax
3.9%
Top marginal rate
State sales tax
6.5%
Combined sales tax
9.5%
incl. average local

Tax rates change. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice on your specific situation. This is not tax advice.

Transportation in Arkansas County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
19.6 min
Drive alone
87.1%
Public transit
0.0%
Work from home
1.9%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Arkansas County

What it costs to live in Arkansas County each month.

Single person
$2,602
per month
  • Rent $682
  • Energy $192
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $303
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $475
  • State tax $95
Couple
$3,807
per month
  • Rent $895
  • Energy $230
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $502
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $665
  • State tax $166
Family
$6,129
per month
  • Rent $1,103
  • Energy $288
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $762
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $665
  • State tax $166

Frequently asked questions about Arkansas County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Arkansas County?

In Arkansas County, AR, a one-bedroom apartment averages $682 per month, a two-bedroom averages $895 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,103 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Arkansas County?

In Arkansas County, AR, the average household income is $60,831 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $39,123 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Arkansas County?

The estimated cost of living in Arkansas County, AR is approximately $2,602 per month for a single person, $3,807 for a couple, $6,129 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Arkansas County?

The combined sales tax rate in Arkansas County, AR is 9.47%, which includes the Arkansas state rate of 6.50% plus an average local rate of 2.97%.

Is Arkansas County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Arkansas County, AR would need approximately $2,602 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $60,831 per year ($5,069 per month). Arkansas County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Arkansas County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Arkansas County, AR is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 6.7% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Arkansas County?

The average home value in Arkansas County, AR is $129,400, with average annual property taxes of $722, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Arkansas County compare to other areas?

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About this data

All figures on this page come from official U.S. government sources, listed below.

  • HUD FMR FY2025
  • ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
  • EIA
  • ACS + national avg
  • ACS
  • USDA + BEA RPP
Methodology All data sources