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Cost of living in Miller County, AR

Part of the Texarkana Metro Area

Estimated monthly cost
$2,779/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 42,588 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $853 31%
Healthcare $480 17%
Federal tax $480 17%
Transport $320 12%
Groceries $303 11%
Energy $192 7%
State tax $96 3%
Water $55 2%

Rent in Miller County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$848
per month
1 bedroom
$853
per month
2 bedroom
$1,071
per month
3 bedroom
$1,327
per month
4 bedroom
$1,677
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Miller County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$49,983
per year
Individual earnings
$39,434
per year
Per capita
$28,025
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Miller County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$148,200
Annual property tax
$916

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Miller 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 Miller County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
11.3%

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 Miller 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 Miller County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
20.7 min
Drive alone
82.5%
Public transit
0.2%
Work from home
3.7%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Miller County

What it costs to live in Miller County each month.

Single person
$2,779
per month
  • Rent $853
  • Energy $192
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $303
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $480
  • State tax $96
Couple
$3,774
per month
  • Rent $1,071
  • Energy $230
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $502
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $492
  • State tax $130
Family
$6,144
per month
  • Rent $1,327
  • Energy $288
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $762
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $492
  • State tax $130

Frequently asked questions about Miller County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Miller County?

In Miller County, AR, a one-bedroom apartment averages $853 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,071 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,327 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Miller County?

In Miller County, AR, the average household income is $49,983 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $39,434 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Miller County?

The estimated cost of living in Miller County, AR is approximately $2,779 per month for a single person, $3,774 for a couple, $6,144 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Miller County?

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

Is Miller County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Miller County, AR would need approximately $2,779 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $49,983 per year ($4,165 per month). Miller County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Miller County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Miller County, AR is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 11.3% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Miller County?

The average home value in Miller County, AR is $148,200, with average annual property taxes of $916, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Miller County compare to other areas?

You can compare Miller County, AR with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Miller 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