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Cost of living in Poinsett County, AR

Part of the Jonesboro Metro Area

Estimated monthly cost
$2,460/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 22,740 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $646 26%
Healthcare $480 20%
Federal tax $387 16%
Transport $320 13%
Groceries $303 12%
Energy $192 8%
State tax $77 3%
Water $55 2%

Rent in Poinsett County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$581
per month
1 bedroom
$646
per month
2 bedroom
$848
per month
3 bedroom
$1,120
per month
4 bedroom
$1,124
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Poinsett County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$47,188
per year
Individual earnings
$33,705
per year
Per capita
$25,587
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Poinsett County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$101,200
Annual property tax
$519

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Poinsett 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 Poinsett County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
9.9%

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 Poinsett 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 Poinsett County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
24.9 min
Drive alone
82.5%
Public transit
0.1%
Work from home
3.3%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Poinsett County

What it costs to live in Poinsett County each month.

Single person
$2,460
per month
  • Rent $646
  • Energy $192
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $303
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $387
  • State tax $77
Couple
$3,501
per month
  • Rent $848
  • Energy $230
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $502
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $451
  • State tax $121
Family
$5,887
per month
  • Rent $1,120
  • Energy $288
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $762
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $451
  • State tax $121

Frequently asked questions about Poinsett County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Poinsett County?

In Poinsett County, AR, a one-bedroom apartment averages $646 per month, a two-bedroom averages $848 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,120 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Poinsett County?

In Poinsett County, AR, the average household income is $47,188 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $33,705 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Poinsett County?

The estimated cost of living in Poinsett County, AR is approximately $2,460 per month for a single person, $3,501 for a couple, $5,887 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Poinsett County?

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

Is Poinsett County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Poinsett County, AR would need approximately $2,460 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $47,188 per year ($3,932 per month). Poinsett County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Poinsett County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Poinsett County, AR is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 9.9% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Poinsett County?

The average home value in Poinsett County, AR is $101,200, with average annual property taxes of $519, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Poinsett County compare to other areas?

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