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Cost of living in Ouachita County, AR

Estimated monthly cost
$2,573/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 22,317 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $681 26%
Healthcare $480 19%
Federal tax $452 18%
Transport $320 12%
Groceries $303 12%
Energy $192 7%
State tax $90 3%
Water $55 2%

Rent in Ouachita County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$677
per month
1 bedroom
$681
per month
2 bedroom
$848
per month
3 bedroom
$1,102
per month
4 bedroom
$1,196
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Ouachita County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$49,838
per year
Individual earnings
$37,687
per year
Per capita
$26,339
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Ouachita County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$99,600
Annual property tax
$500

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Ouachita 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 Ouachita County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
5.8%

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 Ouachita 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 Ouachita County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
21.2 min
Drive alone
86.8%
Public transit
0.0%
Work from home
3.7%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Ouachita County

What it costs to live in Ouachita County each month.

Single person
$2,573
per month
  • Rent $681
  • Energy $192
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $303
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $452
  • State tax $90
Couple
$3,549
per month
  • Rent $848
  • Energy $230
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $502
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $490
  • State tax $130
Family
$5,917
per month
  • Rent $1,102
  • Energy $288
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $762
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $490
  • State tax $130

Frequently asked questions about Ouachita County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Ouachita County?

In Ouachita County, AR, a one-bedroom apartment averages $681 per month, a two-bedroom averages $848 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,102 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Ouachita County?

In Ouachita County, AR, the average household income is $49,838 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $37,687 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Ouachita County?

The estimated cost of living in Ouachita County, AR is approximately $2,573 per month for a single person, $3,549 for a couple, $5,917 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Ouachita County?

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

Is Ouachita County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Ouachita County, AR would need approximately $2,573 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $49,838 per year ($4,153 per month). Ouachita County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Ouachita County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Ouachita County, AR is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 5.8% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Ouachita County?

The average home value in Ouachita County, AR is $99,600, with average annual property taxes of $500, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Ouachita County compare to other areas?

You can compare Ouachita County, AR with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Ouachita County is in the Camden, 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