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Cost of living in Lonoke County, AR

Part of the Little Rock Metro Area

Estimated monthly cost
$2,905/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 74,747 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $892 31%
Federal tax $553 19%
Healthcare $480 17%
Transport $320 11%
Groceries $303 10%
Energy $192 7%
State tax $110 4%
Water $55 2%

Rent in Lonoke County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$887
per month
1 bedroom
$892
per month
2 bedroom
$1,032
per month
3 bedroom
$1,376
per month
4 bedroom
$1,628
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Lonoke County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$71,449
per year
Individual earnings
$43,859
per year
Per capita
$34,081
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Lonoke County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$184,100
Annual property tax
$1,178

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Lonoke 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 Lonoke County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
6.7%

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 Lonoke 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 Lonoke County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
29.4 min
Drive alone
80.7%
Public transit
0.0%
Work from home
7.2%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Lonoke County

What it costs to live in Lonoke County each month.

Single person
$2,905
per month
  • Rent $892
  • Energy $192
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $303
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $553
  • State tax $110
Couple
$4,152
per month
  • Rent $1,032
  • Energy $230
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $502
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $839
  • State tax $200
Family
$6,610
per month
  • Rent $1,376
  • Energy $288
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $762
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $839
  • State tax $200

Frequently asked questions about Lonoke County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Lonoke County?

In Lonoke County, AR, a one-bedroom apartment averages $892 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,032 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,376 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Lonoke County?

In Lonoke County, AR, the average household income is $71,449 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $43,859 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Lonoke County?

The estimated cost of living in Lonoke County, AR is approximately $2,905 per month for a single person, $4,152 for a couple, $6,610 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Lonoke County?

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

Is Lonoke County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Lonoke County, AR would need approximately $2,905 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $71,449 per year ($5,954 per month). Lonoke County is relatively affordable compared to the national average.

How much does healthcare cost in Lonoke County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Lonoke County, AR is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 6.7% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Lonoke County?

The average home value in Lonoke County, AR is $184,100, with average annual property taxes of $1,178, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Lonoke County compare to other areas?

You can compare Lonoke County, AR with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Lonoke County is in the Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, 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