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Cost of living in Perry County, AR

Part of the Little Rock Metro Area

Estimated monthly cost
$2,850/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 10,073 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $892 31%
Federal tax $507 18%
Healthcare $480 17%
Transport $320 11%
Groceries $303 11%
Energy $192 7%
State tax $101 4%
Water $55 2%

Rent in Perry 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 Perry County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$60,078
per year
Individual earnings
$41,081
per year
Per capita
$29,441
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Perry County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$129,300
Annual property tax
$672

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Perry 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 Perry County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
5.3%

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 Perry 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 Perry County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
33.4 min
Drive alone
84.1%
Public transit
0.2%
Work from home
6.2%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Perry County

What it costs to live in Perry County each month.

Single person
$2,850
per month
  • Rent $892
  • Energy $192
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $303
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $507
  • State tax $101
Couple
$3,929
per month
  • Rent $1,032
  • Energy $230
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $502
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $653
  • State tax $163
Family
$6,387
per month
  • Rent $1,376
  • Energy $288
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $762
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $653
  • State tax $163

Frequently asked questions about Perry County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Perry County?

In Perry 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 Perry County?

In Perry County, AR, the average household income is $60,078 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $41,081 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Perry County?

The estimated cost of living in Perry County, AR is approximately $2,850 per month for a single person, $3,929 for a couple, $6,387 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Perry County?

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

Is Perry County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Perry County, AR would need approximately $2,850 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $60,078 per year ($5,007 per month). Perry County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Perry County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Perry County, AR is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 5.3% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Perry County?

The average home value in Perry County, AR is $129,300, with average annual property taxes of $672, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Perry County compare to other areas?

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