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Cost of living in Cleveland County, AR

Estimated monthly cost
$2,683/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 7,491 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $684 25%
Federal tax $541 20%
Healthcare $480 18%
Transport $320 12%
Groceries $303 11%
Energy $192 7%
State tax $108 4%
Water $55 2%

Rent in Cleveland County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$633
per month
1 bedroom
$684
per month
2 bedroom
$878
per month
3 bedroom
$1,141
per month
4 bedroom
$1,164
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Cleveland County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$50,509
per year
Individual earnings
$43,157
per year
Per capita
$27,496
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Cleveland County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$123,400
Annual property tax
$716

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Cleveland 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 Cleveland County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
4.9%

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 Cleveland 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 Cleveland County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
31.4 min
Drive alone
85.7%
Public transit
0.3%
Work from home
5.4%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Cleveland County

What it costs to live in Cleveland County each month.

Single person
$2,683
per month
  • Rent $684
  • Energy $192
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $303
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $541
  • State tax $108
Couple
$3,591
per month
  • Rent $878
  • Energy $230
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $502
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $500
  • State tax $132
Family
$5,968
per month
  • Rent $1,141
  • Energy $288
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $762
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $500
  • State tax $132

Frequently asked questions about Cleveland County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Cleveland County?

In Cleveland County, AR, a one-bedroom apartment averages $684 per month, a two-bedroom averages $878 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,141 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Cleveland County?

In Cleveland County, AR, the average household income is $50,509 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $43,157 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Cleveland County?

The estimated cost of living in Cleveland County, AR is approximately $2,683 per month for a single person, $3,591 for a couple, $5,968 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Cleveland County?

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

Is Cleveland County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Cleveland County, AR would need approximately $2,683 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $50,509 per year ($4,209 per month). Cleveland County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Cleveland County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Cleveland County, AR is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 4.9% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Cleveland County?

The average home value in Cleveland County, AR is $123,400, with average annual property taxes of $716, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Cleveland County compare to other areas?

You can compare Cleveland County, AR with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Cleveland County is in the Pine Bluff, AR metro area.

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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