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Cost of living in Little River County, AR

Part of the Texarkana Metro Area

Estimated monthly cost
$2,511/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 11,959 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $646 26%
Healthcare $480 19%
Federal tax $429 17%
Transport $320 13%
Groceries $303 12%
Energy $192 8%
State tax $86 3%
Water $55 2%

Rent in Little River County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$642
per month
1 bedroom
$646
per month
2 bedroom
$848
per month
3 bedroom
$1,123
per month
4 bedroom
$1,243
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Little River County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$52,241
per year
Individual earnings
$36,300
per year
Per capita
$28,791
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Little River County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$113,400
Annual property tax
$549

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Little River 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 Little River County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
5.6%

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 Little River 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 Little River County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
29.4 min
Drive alone
85.9%
Public transit
0.0%
Work from home
3.0%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Little River County

What it costs to live in Little River County each month.

Single person
$2,511
per month
  • Rent $646
  • Energy $192
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $303
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $429
  • State tax $86
Couple
$3,592
per month
  • Rent $848
  • Energy $230
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $502
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $525
  • State tax $138
Family
$5,981
per month
  • Rent $1,123
  • Energy $288
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $762
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $525
  • State tax $138

Frequently asked questions about Little River County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Little River County?

In Little River County, AR, a one-bedroom apartment averages $646 per month, a two-bedroom averages $848 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,123 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Little River County?

In Little River County, AR, the average household income is $52,241 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $36,300 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Little River County?

The estimated cost of living in Little River County, AR is approximately $2,511 per month for a single person, $3,592 for a couple, $5,981 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Little River County?

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

Is Little River County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Little River County, AR would need approximately $2,511 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $52,241 per year ($4,353 per month). Little River County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Little River County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Little River County, AR is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 5.6% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Little River County?

The average home value in Little River County, AR is $113,400, with average annual property taxes of $549, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Little River County compare to other areas?

You can compare Little River County, AR with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Little River County is in the Texarkana, TX-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