Cost of living in Ashley County, AR
Population 18,722 · Last updated May 21, 2026
Cost breakdown
Single person, by category, per month.
Rent in Ashley County
Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.
Source: HUD FMR FY2025
Income and earnings in Ashley County
Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.
Home values in Ashley County
Average values reported by homeowners.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
Energy costs in Ashley County
Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.
Source: EIA
Healthcare in Ashley County
Insurance premiums and coverage rates.
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 Ashley County
State and local tax rates for Arkansas.
Tax rates change. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice on your specific situation. This is not tax advice.
Transportation in Ashley County
Commute patterns and estimated costs.
Source: ACS
Monthly cost estimates for Ashley County
What it costs to live in Ashley County each month.
- Rent $646
- Energy $192
- Water $55
- Groceries $303
- Transport $320
- Healthcare $480
- Federal tax $394
- State tax $79
- Rent $848
- Energy $230
- Water $65
- Groceries $502
- Transport $420
- Healthcare $864
- Federal tax $411
- State tax $112
- Rent $1,022
- Energy $288
- Water $75
- Groceries $762
- Transport $520
- Healthcare $1,350
- Childcare $1,200
- Federal tax $411
- State tax $112
Frequently asked questions about Ashley County
Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.
What is the average rent in Ashley County?
In Ashley County, AR, a one-bedroom apartment averages $646 per month, a two-bedroom averages $848 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,022 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.
What is the average salary in Ashley County?
In Ashley County, AR, the average household income is $44,481 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $34,143 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
What is the cost of living in Ashley County?
The estimated cost of living in Ashley County, AR is approximately $2,469 per month for a single person, $3,452 for a couple, $5,740 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.
What is the sales tax rate in Ashley County?
The combined sales tax rate in Ashley County, AR is 9.47%, which includes the Arkansas state rate of 6.50% plus an average local rate of 2.97%.
Is Ashley County an affordable place to live?
Based on the data, a single person in Ashley County, AR would need approximately $2,469 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $44,481 per year ($3,707 per month). Ashley County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.
How much does healthcare cost in Ashley County?
The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Ashley County, AR is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 8.6% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.
What are house prices in Ashley County?
The average home value in Ashley County, AR is $88,800, with average annual property taxes of $542, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
How does Ashley 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