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Cost of living in Conway County, AR

Estimated monthly cost
$2,441/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 20,872 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $646 26%
Healthcare $480 20%
Federal tax $371 15%
Transport $320 13%
Groceries $303 12%
Energy $192 8%
State tax $74 3%
Water $55 2%

Rent in Conway County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$581
per month
1 bedroom
$646
per month
2 bedroom
$848
per month
3 bedroom
$1,188
per month
4 bedroom
$1,317
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Conway County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$51,212
per year
Individual earnings
$32,768
per year
Per capita
$28,521
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Conway County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$137,000
Annual property tax
$718

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Conway 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 Conway County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
6.4%

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 Conway 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 Conway County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
27.2 min
Drive alone
80.9%
Public transit
0.1%
Work from home
5.4%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Conway County

What it costs to live in Conway County each month.

Single person
$2,441
per month
  • Rent $646
  • Energy $192
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $303
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $371
  • State tax $74
Couple
$3,573
per month
  • Rent $848
  • Energy $230
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $502
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $510
  • State tax $134
Family
$6,027
per month
  • Rent $1,188
  • Energy $288
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $762
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $510
  • State tax $134

Frequently asked questions about Conway County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Conway County?

In Conway County, AR, a one-bedroom apartment averages $646 per month, a two-bedroom averages $848 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,188 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Conway County?

In Conway County, AR, the average household income is $51,212 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $32,768 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Conway County?

The estimated cost of living in Conway County, AR is approximately $2,441 per month for a single person, $3,573 for a couple, $6,027 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Conway County?

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

Is Conway County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Conway County, AR would need approximately $2,441 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $51,212 per year ($4,268 per month). Conway County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Conway County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Conway County, AR is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 6.4% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Conway County?

The average home value in Conway County, AR is $137,000, with average annual property taxes of $718, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Conway 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