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Cost of living in Crittenden County, AR

Part of the Memphis Metro Area

Estimated monthly cost
$3,069/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 47,609 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $1,207 39%
Healthcare $480 16%
Federal tax $427 14%
Transport $320 10%
Groceries $303 10%
Energy $192 6%
State tax $85 3%
Water $55 2%

Rent in Crittenden County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$1,105
per month
1 bedroom
$1,207
per month
2 bedroom
$1,355
per month
3 bedroom
$1,781
per month
4 bedroom
$2,086
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Crittenden County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$54,271
per year
Individual earnings
$36,186
per year
Per capita
$28,221
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Crittenden County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$155,100
Annual property tax
$934

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Crittenden 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 Crittenden County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
8.0%

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 Crittenden 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 Crittenden County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
22.0 min
Drive alone
79.0%
Public transit
0.1%
Work from home
6.3%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Crittenden County

What it costs to live in Crittenden County each month.

Single person
$3,069
per month
  • Rent $1,207
  • Energy $192
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $303
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $427
  • State tax $85
Couple
$4,138
per month
  • Rent $1,355
  • Energy $230
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $502
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $558
  • State tax $144
Family
$6,678
per month
  • Rent $1,781
  • Energy $288
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $762
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $558
  • State tax $144

Frequently asked questions about Crittenden County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Crittenden County?

In Crittenden County, AR, a one-bedroom apartment averages $1,207 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,355 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,781 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Crittenden County?

In Crittenden County, AR, the average household income is $54,271 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $36,186 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Crittenden County?

The estimated cost of living in Crittenden County, AR is approximately $3,069 per month for a single person, $4,138 for a couple, $6,678 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Crittenden County?

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

Is Crittenden County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Crittenden County, AR would need approximately $3,069 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $54,271 per year ($4,523 per month). Crittenden County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Crittenden County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Crittenden County, AR is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 8.0% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Crittenden County?

The average home value in Crittenden County, AR is $155,100, with average annual property taxes of $934, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Crittenden County compare to other areas?

You can compare Crittenden County, AR with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Crittenden County is in the Memphis, TN-MS-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