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Cost of living in Craighead County, AR

Part of the Jonesboro Metro Area

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

Population 112,097 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $812 30%
Healthcare $480 18%
Federal tax $434 16%
Transport $320 12%
Groceries $303 11%
Energy $192 7%
State tax $87 3%
Water $55 2%

Rent in Craighead County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$697
per month
1 bedroom
$812
per month
2 bedroom
$973
per month
3 bedroom
$1,304
per month
4 bedroom
$1,526
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Craighead County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$57,615
per year
Individual earnings
$36,572
per year
Per capita
$32,319
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Craighead County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$198,700
Annual property tax
$1,084

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Craighead 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 Craighead County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
8.4%

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 Craighead 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 Craighead County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
19.7 min
Drive alone
82.9%
Public transit
0.1%
Work from home
5.8%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Craighead County

What it costs to live in Craighead County each month.

Single person
$2,683
per month
  • Rent $812
  • Energy $192
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $303
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $434
  • State tax $87
Couple
$3,822
per month
  • Rent $973
  • Energy $230
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $502
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $613
  • State tax $155
Family
$6,267
per month
  • Rent $1,304
  • Energy $288
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $762
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $613
  • State tax $155

Frequently asked questions about Craighead County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Craighead County?

In Craighead County, AR, a one-bedroom apartment averages $812 per month, a two-bedroom averages $973 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,304 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Craighead County?

In Craighead County, AR, the average household income is $57,615 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $36,572 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Craighead County?

The estimated cost of living in Craighead County, AR is approximately $2,683 per month for a single person, $3,822 for a couple, $6,267 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Craighead County?

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

Is Craighead County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Craighead County, AR would need approximately $2,683 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $57,615 per year ($4,801 per month). Craighead County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Craighead County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Craighead County, AR is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 8.4% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Craighead County?

The average home value in Craighead County, AR is $198,700, with average annual property taxes of $1,084, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Craighead County compare to other areas?

You can compare Craighead County, AR with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Craighead County is in the Jonesboro, 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