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Cost of living in Desha County, AR

Estimated monthly cost
$2,459/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 11,041 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $646 26%
Healthcare $480 20%
Federal tax $386 16%
Transport $320 13%
Groceries $303 12%
Energy $192 8%
State tax $77 3%
Water $55 2%

Rent in Desha County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$642
per month
1 bedroom
$646
per month
2 bedroom
$848
per month
3 bedroom
$1,154
per month
4 bedroom
$1,424
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Desha County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$36,064
per year
Individual earnings
$33,662
per year
Per capita
$22,848
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Desha County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$89,100
Annual property tax
$517

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Desha 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 Desha County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
8.5%

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 Desha 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 Desha County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
18.3 min
Drive alone
85.5%
Public transit
0.3%
Work from home
3.1%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Desha County

What it costs to live in Desha County each month.

Single person
$2,459
per month
  • Rent $646
  • Energy $192
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $303
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $386
  • State tax $77
Couple
$3,301
per month
  • Rent $848
  • Energy $230
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $502
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $287
  • State tax $85
Family
$5,721
per month
  • Rent $1,154
  • Energy $288
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $762
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $287
  • State tax $85

Frequently asked questions about Desha County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Desha County?

In Desha County, AR, a one-bedroom apartment averages $646 per month, a two-bedroom averages $848 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,154 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Desha County?

In Desha County, AR, the average household income is $36,064 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $33,662 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Desha County?

The estimated cost of living in Desha County, AR is approximately $2,459 per month for a single person, $3,301 for a couple, $5,721 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Desha County?

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

Is Desha County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Desha County, AR would need approximately $2,459 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $36,064 per year ($3,005 per month). Desha County has a high cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Desha County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Desha County, AR is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 8.5% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Desha County?

The average home value in Desha County, AR is $89,100, with average annual property taxes of $517, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Desha 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